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Published on October 14, 2020 at 3:30 pm
Rossendale Borough Council’s successful Invest in Rossendale initiative has held its first socially distanced and Covid compliant workshop for businesses.
The workshop run by Business Advisor Brad Hacking was the first of several planned ‘Keystone’ workshops scheduled by Invest in Rossendale that are aimed at helping new, as well as established companies, across Rossendale.
Published on October 12, 2020 at 7:31 pm
Issued on behalf of Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council and Lancashire’s 12 district councils.
– Lancashire placed in Tier 2 in new government alert system
– Bar closures avoided – for now
– Leaders demand any new restrictions must come with more support
– New rules mean no indoor socialising in Lancashire
– You can meet others outdoors – if you follow the rule of six
The government has announced its new coronavirus alert system and has placed Lancashire in Tier 2 – meaning that coronavirus levels are high in the county.
Published on October 12, 2020 at 2:13 pm
A COMPREHENSIVE Visitor Economy Strategy has been drawn up to make Rossendale more attractive to day visitors and those wanting a staycation.
Since July, a series of online meetings have gathered the views of more than 60 businesses, organisations and community members on five key areas: marketing; outdoor, lifestyle; accommodation and creativity.
Published on September 30, 2020 at 11:33 am
Rossendale Borough Council is working closely with derelict and vacant buildings owners across the Valley to provide help, advice and support in restoring and repurposing these buildings. The Council have recently supported Valley Heritage, Rossendale’s building preservation trust, in their mission to secure ownership of and funding for the purchase and redevelopment of the Grade 2 Listed former Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank in Bacup.
Published on September 29, 2020 at 11:05 am
The consultation period for Haslingden 2040 Master Plan drew to a close on 25th September.
Rossendale Council successfully secured funding for a first stage of development supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The phase one funds will transform Upper and Lower Deardengate as well as parts of Manchester and Blackburn Road.
Published on September 23, 2020 at 4:22 pm
A direction has been served under the coronavirus regulations to a Rawtenstall licensed premises breaking the current Covid restrictions.
Following reports from the public the council investigated Revival on Bacup Road, Rawtenstall. The council found strong evidence as reported by eye witnesses of a ‘party atmosphere’ with people dancing, singing and congregating in a mass gathering at the venue on 11 September.
Published on September 21, 2020 at 5:47 pm
As the prime minister announced last week, certain designated venues will have a legal duty to ask all customers and visitors to provide contact details, and to display an official NHS QR code poster so that customers and visitors can check into a venue using their NHS Covid-19 app. This applies to all beauty and close contact services, including hairdressers and barbers, nail bars, spas and tanning salons.
Filed under: Covid 19 | NHS App | QR Code Posters | coronavirus
Published on September 18, 2020 at 12:41 pm
New measures are to be introduced in Lancashire as part of a combined effort across the county to help fight Covid-19.
Following a significant rise in the number of cases, and initial signs that hospital admissions are starting to increase, more stringent measures are to be introduced.
The measures are designed to protect residents in the county from the spread of Covid-19, especially our more vulnerable residents.
Published on September 14, 2020 at 2:40 pm
The mobile testing centre that has been situated at Marl Pits has now moved on.
Testing is still available by booking online through the Governments testing webpage.
People only need to be tested if they are showing symptoms.
If you or a member of your household has symptoms, you should stay at home and self-isolate for 10 days from the point your symptoms started.
Published on September 11, 2020 at 3:25 pm
Doctors in Rossendale have made a direct plea to people who are refusing to wear face masks.
Dr Abdul Mannan, Chair of Rossendale West Primary Care Network and a GP at The Surgery (Dr Moujaes and Mannan) in Haslingden, has issued the plea on behalf of the nine GP practices in Rossendale.