The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 10th December 2008.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Civic Centre, Riversway, Market Street, Whitworth on Monday 1st December 2008 at 6.30 pm.
CRAWSHAWBOOTH Library on Adelaide Street, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, will be closed to the public for four months from Friday, 28 November 2008.
Mountain bike thrill seekers can test their nerve on the newly opened trails at the Adrenaline Gateway.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 5th November 2008.
PUPILS at a Rossendale secondary school received a special class on council work - as part of Local Democracy Week.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Horse and Bamboo Centre, Bacup Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale on Monday 20th October 2008 at 6.30 pm.
The Full Council will meet on the 2nd October 2008.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 24th September 2008.
SPEEDING problems on Market Street, Whitworth; a proposal for an alley gate on Manchester Road, Haslingden; and a grant for Rossendale Shotokan Karate Club are amongst the items to be discussed at the next meeting of Lancashire Local Rossendale on Monday 15 September.
VISITORS to the Haslingden Street Fair will have the chance to quiz their county councillors and bring up any issues of local concern.
LANCASHIRE County Council has appointed Calico Enterprise Limited to develop and provide the new locally-based Help Direct Gateway community support service in Rossendale.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 6th August 2008.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Old Fire Station, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall on Monday 28th July 2008 at 6.30 pm.
The wow factor came to Rossendale over the weekend when the Adrenaline Live event left spectators open mouthed at the level of skill on display.
A CLASSICAL music concert for babies hit the high notes this weekend in Rossendale and was an overwhelming success and a wonderful experience, according to three local county councillors.
The Full Council will meet on the 10th July 2008.
THE Adrenaline Live! weekend has got even more exciting with the music line up for Ski Rossendale now confirmed and new Skills and Equipment Demo opportunities announced for Sunday’s Lee Quarry Events.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 2nd July 2008.
LAND has been acquired at Rising Bridge, Haslingden, Rossendale to develop business space and create new jobs.
ROSSENDALE residents have the chance to quiz some of the county's leading politicians later this month.
HASLINGDEN Library will be the new meeting place for the Knit and Natter knitting group from Thursday 5 June.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at Whitworth Civic Centre, The Riverside, Market Street, Whitworth, on Monday 9th June 2008 at 6.30 pm.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 4th June 2008.
The Full Council will meet on the 29th May 2008.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 21st May 2008.
PROJECTS to kickstart the fight against climate change have been given the green light by the Lancashire Local Rossendale committee.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 16th April 2008.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Horse and Bamboo Centre, Bacup Road, Waterfoot on Monday 14th April 2008 at 6.30 pm.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 9th April 2008.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on Wednesday 5th March 2008.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Old Fire Station, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall on Monday 3rd March at 6.30 pm.
The Full Council will meet on the 14th February 2008.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 6th February 2008.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on the 23rd January 2008.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held in the 6th Form Theatre (new block) at Haslingden High School, Broadway, Haslingden on Tuesday 16th January 2008 at 6.30 pm.
The Full Council will meet on the 13th December 2007
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on the 12th December 2007.
FATHER Christmas will welcome visitors to Lancashire County Council’s mobile unit when he arrives in Rawtenstall.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 5th December 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Whitworth Civic Hall, The Riverside, Market Street, Whitworth on Monday 3rd December 2007 at 6.30 pm.
PEOPLE with disabilities and mobility problems and their carers across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale are invited to an information open day to find out about the range of equipment and services available to support them safely in their home.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on the 31st October 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Bacup Leisure Hall, Burnley Road, Bacup on Monday 22nd October 2007 at 6.30 pm.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 10th October 2007.
The Full Council will meet on the 4th October 2007
WORK will begin on a major overhaul of Bacup’s South Street bridge on 24th September.
Following a successful pilot Rossendale Borough Council and Lancashire County Council‘s economic development company Lancashire County Developments Limited (LCDL) have moved into one office to work together to regenerate the borough.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on the 19th September 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Haslingden Community Link, Bury Road, Haslingden on Tuesday 11th September 2007 at 6.30 pm.
THE positive contribution made by young people in Rossendale should not be undermined by recent tragic events according to youth workers.
BRITAIN’S top mountain bike trial riders headed to Rossendale for the fourth round of the British Mountain Bikes Trial Championship.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 15th August 2007.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on the 8th August 2007.
The Full Council will meet on the 26th July 2007
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Old Fire Station, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall on Monday 23rd July 2007at 6.30 pm.
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held on the 4th July 2007.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 27th June 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Old Fire Station Burnley Road Rossendale 6.30 pm. On the 23rd July 2007.
14 June 2007
Flat batteries bring top prizes for Rossendale schoolchildren
GREEN-minded schoolchildren from Rossendale have scooped high-tech prizes for their recycling efforts.
Thirteen primary schools in the borough have been enthusiastically collecting spent household batteries as part of a Lancashire County Council sponsored competition.
The top three performing schools, Britannia Community Primary, Edenfield Church of England Primary and Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary winning a laptop, camcorder and digital camera respectively received their prizes at the Rossendale Lancashire Local on Tuesday.
Headteacher of Britannia Community Primary, Peter Morley, said: “We are very pleased to have been the winning school. The scheme has been a great way to teach the children about recycling and we’ll certainly be continuing to collect the batteries.”
County Councillor Bob Wilkinson presented the prizes. He said: “It’s great to see so many local young people doing the
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 14th March January 2007.
The Full Council will meet on the 22nd February 2007
I am a member of the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 24th January 2007.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at the Old Fire Station, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall on Monday 22nd January 2007 at 6.30 pm.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 17th January 2007.
The Full Council will meet on the 14th December 2006.
I am a member of the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 12th December 2006.
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local – Rossendale will be held at Whitworth Civic Hall, The Riverside, Marker Street, Whitworth on Monday 4th December 2006 at 6.30 pm.
A ROSSENDALE bus service has been named one of the most accessible in the country at a national awards ceremony.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Thursday 23rd November 2006.
EXTRA help is now available for small businesses in Rossendale, thanks to a new loan scheme geared to meet their needs.
YOUNG people who have battled with illness to pass their end-of-school exams are to be recognised at a ceremony in Burnley on 15 November.
The Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee will meet on the 31st October 2006.
THE next meeting of Lancashire Local – Rossendale
ROSSENDALE’S newest children’s centre will be officially opened at 12.30pm on Friday 19 October.
The Full Council will meet on the 5th October 2006.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 27th September 2006.
I am a member of the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 19th September 2006.
I am a member of the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee which will meet on the 8th August 2006.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on Wednesday 2nd August 2006.
Bacup has its own indoor play centre for youngsters – with a little help from Rosebud, Lancashire County Developments Ltd’s finance package for business start up and expansion.
The next meeting of the Regulatory Committee will be held on the 7th June 2006.
Last weeks Full Council saw the appointment of a new Chair and Deputy Chair.
Newly promoted Accrington Stanley receive a civic reception at County Hall to mark their return to the football league.
You can now watch the presentations from the finalists and see which school won my challenge.
Traditionally the gardeners friend but now an ally in the fight against identity theft?
SCHOOLS from across Lancashire will go head to head in the final of the Chairman's Challenge.
Its all go as a school visit is followed by a visit from the Mayor of Rochdale
The County Council and District Councils work together to take decisions locally as the lancashire locals are rolled out across the County.
Two of the County Council's organisations are celebrating after achieving the prestigious Investors in People award.
The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority will meet next week.
Another group of Very Important Pupils will tour County Hall on the 26th April.
Tor View Special School in Rossendale celebrate.
An update on current roadworks across Rossendale - including an estimate of how long they will last!
Ideas to prevent adding to Lancashire's waste mountain.
Yesterdays meeting with teachers and pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School was a great success.
Cash grants are available for groups of older people following a deal between the County Council and Help The Aged.
I will be meeting some VIPs tomorrow.
April is the last month of Haslingden's celebration of it’s Irish heritage.
Recognising long service to the Magistracy
Pupils across the county could be eligible for a free school meal following changes to government conditions
An update on current road works in Haslingden.
Lancashire Trading Standards are alerting consumers to potentially dangerous decorative oil lamps found on sale in the county.
An update on applications which the County Council are currently dealing with.
Recognising the contribution made by some of Lancashire’s young people in supporting our servicemen/women and their families.
The CFA Resources Committee will meet later today.
Celebrating the 100 years since the first Irish settlers made their homes in Haslingden.
A delegation from Germany comes to County Hall.
Last week I hosted the annual reception reflecting Lancashire Multicultural society
Read the latest on the County Council's continuing support of Fairtrade.
Lancashire’s County Swimming Team celebrate winning a national Championship for the fourth time!
The LCFA's Planning Committee meets tomorrow
The County Council have been praised following an independent inspection by the Audit Commission.
As we shiver our way through the current cold spell here are a few safety tips for when you are out and about.
Find out when and where you can go locally to make a blood donation.
Haslingden continues to celebrate it’s Irish heritage throughout March.
Adults with a visual impairment and parents and carers of visually impaired children across East Lancashire are invited to attend a local monthly support group meeting on Monday 6th March (7.30-9pm).
Once again the people of Rossendale can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 27th February 2006
The Full Council will meet on the 23rd February 2005
On Sunday I attended a memorial service in memory of the Accrington Pals.
The next Police and Community Meeting for Rossendale will be held at 7pm on the 23rd February 2006
A 7.5 tonnes weight limit is introduced for an experimental period on lengths of Elton Road and Grane Road, Haslingden.
Visitors to the Ski Slope and other attractions managed by Rossendale Leisure Trust can look forward to even better service, thanks to Lancashire County Developments Ltd, Connexions Business Servies and the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board.
The Full Council will meet on the 16th February 2006
At the meeting tomorrow the lancashire CFA will consider its revenue and capital budgets.
A series of events will take place between February and April celebrating Haslingden’s Irish heritage.
ONE lucky man has a licence to shop thanks to Lancashire County Council’s Road Safety Group
Lancashire is featured in last nights BBC2 programme where celebrities trace their family trees.
Photos from the visit two weeks ago.
Last Sunday saw TVs Time Team at an archaeological dig in the North West.
TEENAGE drivers are being targeted in a road safety campaign to reduce casualties on Lancashire roads.
A lifesaving mountain rescue service has been given a boost of £20,000 towards a new training facility.
Don’t worry I haven’t looked on the wrong page of my calendar – its Chinese New Year!
ROSSENDALE residents have an exciting opportunity to quiz Lancashire County Council’s decision makers at a Question Time style evening.
Lancashire County Developments Ltd (LCDL), the County Council’s economic development, has just opened a special satellite office in Rossendale.
Once again the people of Rossendale can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 16th January 2006.
Pupils from Holland Moor School say thank you following their visit to County Hall.
Christmas day is almost here, but what are you planning do do with the tree, cards and all that wrapping paper afterwards?
Female drivers are being warned to watch their speed as statistics reveal the number of women speeding has increased.
The Full Council will meet on the 15th December 2005
Strangers prowling the corridors of County Hall, blood being drained from Councillors - what’s going on?
Its all go as pupils from Holland Moor Primary School visit County Hall.
Once again the people of Rossendale can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 28th November 2005.
As Lancashire looks set to spend another day under a blanket of fog here are some tips for driving safely.
On Wednesday I will be one of several County Councillors will play host to some VIP visitors.
Pupils at a Preston school have been learning how to stay safe while cycling, thanks to Lancashire County Council.
As bonfire night approaches here are some handy tips to make sure you enjoy yourself safely
I attend last weeks Rossendale Police and Community Meeting in Haslingden Library.
Motorcyclists in Lancashire are being given the chance to become safer riders for free.
A high ranking diplomat from the People’s Republic of China visits Lancashire this week to celebrate the county’s Chinese community.
HRH The Prince of Wales visits Lancashire
The Health and Safety Executive campaign to make your workplace safer.
Children in the Ribble Valley will be safe and seen this winter with the help of brightly coloured high visibility vests.
As the nights draw in the county council finds an unusual ally in helping children across Lancashire to ‘be safe, be seen’ - hedgehogs!
The County Council are one step ahead in the drive to make our roads safer.
Children from St Paul’s C of E Primary School sang a medley of songs to mark the opening of Grove House care home in Adlington.
Trading Standards Officers from the County Council have seized over £2,000 worth of fireworks being sold illegally on a Rossendale market.
Further discussions into the review of primary school provision in Rossendale will take place following an excellent response from public consultation.
The Full Council will meet today.
CYCLISTS from across the country are heading for Lancashire to celebrate 10,000 miles of the National Cycle Network
READERS of the county council’s popular Roadlife magazine have the chance to shape next year’s edition and win £100 worth of vouchers in the process.
How five minutes and a basic knowledge of first aid can make all the difference.
Blackpools world famous illuminations are switched on.
I lay a wreath at the Roadpeace memorial at County Hall.
Find out about the work of the National Water Safety Forum.
BIKERS are urged to make safety their top priority on the county’s roads this Bank Holiday weekend.
PUPILS in Burnley and Rossendale districts are taking road safety step by step with the help of an award-winning child pedestrian training programme.
MOTORCYCLISTS in Lancashire are being urged to be more aware of the dangers they face on the roads.
The first meeting of the Full Council after the local election will be held at County Hall, Preston on the 26th May 2005.
A review into primary school provision in Rossendale began on Monday with the launch of a consultation document.
Your local county councillor is back on the web!
Tonight at 9.00pm on Channel 4 Chef Jamie Oliver will be serving up another helping of his new series
The next Lancashire Local will be held on the 21st March 2005 – come along and have your say on local issues.
Find out the latest information from the Food Standards Agency.
There will be a meeting of the Best Value Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the 9th March 2005.
Lancashire County Council are working with District Council’s to ensure shelves are cleared of foods containing Sudan 1.
A Lancashire County Council organised conference for teachers will focus on how today's pupils can be inspired to take care of tomorrow's environment.
The Full Council will meet on the 24th February 2005
The Full Council will meet on the 17th February 2005 to discuss the 2005/06 budget.
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards is holding an informal seminar with Asian food businesses to educate and inform them about current food legislation.
Businesses across the County are warned about a 'Health and Safety' Registration Demand scam.
Lancashire County Council engineers have pledged to keep delay and disruption to a minimum during essential road resurfacing work at the Tup Bridge road junction, in Rawtenstall.
The next meeting of the Best Value Overview and Scrutiny Committee will be held on Wednesday the 26th January 2005.
Channel 4’s Time Team TV series featured an archaeological dig in Lancashire
Once again the people of Rossendale can have their say on important issues at the next Lancashire Local on the 20th January 2005.
Find out the latest weather information and flood warnings.
The next meeting of the Full Council will be on the 16th December 2004
The long awaited ristriction for heavy goods vehicles is moving a steep closer as we are in the...
YOUNGSTERS from Rossendale schools have been putting their best foot forward with an innovative pedestrian training programme from Lancashire County Council.
PARENTS are being warned about the UK's number one child killer as the summer holidays begin.
