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Published on December 16, 2019 at 1:45 pm
The Council has launched a parking policy review for Rawtenstall to develop a strategy which will ensure future arrangements meet the needs of businesses, shoppers and commuters.
A survey of how the car parks are presently being used is being undertaken as well as engagement with traders and shoppers to gather views for a report which will shape the strategy.
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Published on December 16, 2019 at 12:20 pm
A bid for funding to further develop exciting new plans for Haslingden has been approved.
A bold new vision and masterplan for the town, which have been shaped by businesses and residents, were unveiled earlier this year called Haslingden 2040.
It includes plans to create new event spaces, shared green areas for people to meet and better pedestrian links.
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Published on December 16, 2019 at 10:09 am
Rossendale Council have identified two sites to locate the parks and cemeteries team.
The team needed to find a new depot to operate from as they are due to be displaced by works to improve the Whitaker.
The Council has identified a current depot at Tup Bridge and to establish a small scale operating centre at Marl Pits.
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Published on December 4, 2019 at 1:35 pm
Christopher Edward McTernan (50) of New Line, Bacup, has been ordered to pay £1,235 after abandoning his car at a pub in Stacksteads.
McTernan did not attend court and was found guilty in his absence of abandoning a vehicle prior to the 10th July 2019. It was recovered from the public car park opposite the Rose N Bowl public house Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, Rossendale.
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Published on December 3, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Thank you to everyone who has got in touch with us regarding the joint action by the Council and the Environment Agency being taken at Wallbank Lodge reservoir.
We understand the public interest in this and know it’s an emotional issue.
However, we have no choice but to do this because the species of fish are not suitable for the type of water at Wallbank/Hall Fold Lodge.
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Published on December 2, 2019 at 4:17 pm
Recycling is Jessica Ashworth, 9, from Stacksteads’ specialist subject but do you know the ins and outs?
Sit back and watch some top tips with Jessica’s Christmas recycling message for Rossendale residents.
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Published on December 2, 2019 at 2:12 pm
Work to remove illegally stocked species of fish from a Rossendale reservoir will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, December 3.)
Rossendale Council has worked with the Environment Agency to arrange the removal of the animals from Wallbank Lodge Reservoir.
As a result of the fish being placed there unlawfully, the reservoir is now over-stocked and the new species are causing an environmental concern.
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Published on November 25, 2019 at 11:37 am
There are just two days left to register to vote in December’s Parliamentary election.
Voters who want to have their say in the election to take place on Thursday, December 12th have just a short time left to have their say.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, November 26th.
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Published on November 21, 2019 at 3:58 pm
After nine years of interview rejections, Asim Elahi has got a job thanks to help from an innovative employment programme.
Asim, 37, had been working for Training 2000 for nearly 12 years, but was made redundant in 2010 when the Rawtenstall office closed.
Since then he has applied for scores of jobs and attended many interviews, but his lack of confidence, anxiety and issues with disability meant he only ever got voluntary work.
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Published on November 20, 2019 at 3:51 pm
Some of Rossendale’s best known leisure and tourism venues are seeking experienced business people willing to join their boards as unpaid non-executive directors to share their knowledge and experience.
Guy Darragh, Economic Development Manager, said:
We have some outstanding visitor venues in the borough and their continued growth is really important to our aspirations to grow the Visit Rossendale and Adrenaline Valley brand and continue the increase in trips to the borough.
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