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Published on October 10, 2018 at 11:07 pm
Following the update from Haslingden Pool Limited, Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said:
“It is sad to hear that Haslingden Pool Limited have called it a day.
“We have always been very supportive of their plans but we know that to get such a project off the ground is extremely difficult.
Filed under: alyson barnes | haslingden pool
Published on October 4, 2018 at 3:17 pm
A popular free mountain biking event is returning to Rossendale this weekend promising some high octane thrills and spills in the heart of the borough.
The Hope/PMBA Series Enduro Finale is set to take over the Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Trail in Bacup on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 from 9-6pm both days.
Filed under: Hope/PMBA Enduro Series | adrenaline valley | lee quarry | mountain biking | rossendale
Published on October 4, 2018 at 1:14 pm
Consultation on the pre-submission publication version of the Rossendale Local Plan will end at midnight on Friday October, 5.
This is the version of the Local Plan that the Council intends to submit for independent examination.
The draft policies, proposed allocations and the online questionnaire for comments can be viewed online and paper copies of the documents are available to view at the One Stop Shop at Futures park, Whitworth Town Council offices and all libraries within Rossendale.
Published on October 3, 2018 at 12:38 pm
Rossendale businesses found out how to improve their digital marketing skills at a day-long session at Futures Park in Bacup.
The free event organised by Rossendale Council and Google Digital Garage was made up of four workshops.
Led by Adam Raja from the digital garage, they covered how to build a digital marketing plan, an introduction to digital advertising, social media strategy and writing for social media.
Filed under: Councillor Alyson Barnes | Google Digital Garage | stuart sugarman
Published on October 3, 2018 at 9:38 am
Rossendale Council could bring in a private company to crack down on littering, flytipping and dog fouling.
A proposed 12-month trial would allow private enforcement officers from the firm District Enforcement to issue on-the-spot fines across the borough for the offences.
Two dedicated officers would patrol the borough’s streets and parks seven days a week, targeting hot-spots identified by the council.
Filed under: Cllr Jackie Oakes | Flytipping | dog fouling | enforcement
Published on October 2, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Following on from Lancashire County Council’s announcement about the completion of the Bacup roadworks being delayed, the Townscape Heritage Initiative Board has released this statement.
Acting chair Councillor Jackie Oakes said:
“Lancashire County Council have told us the expected completion of highways improvements as part of the Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) will be delayed.
Filed under: Bacup | Bacup THI| | jackie oakes | thi
Published on September 25, 2018 at 4:59 pm
The UK’s leading planning body toured Rawtenstall’s award-winning town centre developments.
Two senior members of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) visited the McDonald’s drive thru restaurant and Spinning Point.
Rossendale Council won the best practice award at the 2017 RTPI North West Awards for Planning Excellence for the McDonald’s development.
Filed under: Councillor | McDonald's | Royal Town Planning Institute | alyson barnes | spinning point
Published on September 24, 2018 at 9:50 am
Rossendale Council is supporting national Recycle Week.
Organised by Recycle Now, it is encouraging residents to go “above and beyond” to protect the environment by getting their recycling right.
This means not only recycling but making sure that we put the right things in the right bin.
Recycle Now, the national recycling campaign for England, says people are more motivated than ever to care about the environment thanks to things like the hit TV show Blue Planet II and the campaign to cut unnecessary plastic.
Filed under: Councillor Jackie Oakes | Recycle Now | Recycle Week | recycling
Published on September 14, 2018 at 4:30 pm
Disabled people in Rossendale could receive more financial support if they need to adapt their house or install specialist equipment.
Councillors have agreed to use discretionary powers which will help some residents meet the substantial cost of making these alterations.
It means that the maximum disabled facilities grant a household could receive will be increased from £30,000 to £60,000.
Filed under: Councillor Barbara Ashworth | disabled facilities grant
Published on September 14, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Rossendale residents are being encouraged to return their household enquiry form.
The form ensures that Rossendale Council can keep the electoral register up to date and identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.
With local elections taking place in Rossendale in May 2019, it is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can vote and have their say on matters that affect them.
Filed under: household enquiry form | register to vote