Pendle Borough Council

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Tell the Leader – a chance to have your say face-to-face!

Published on Wednesday 22nd May 2013

The Leader of Pendle Council, Councillor Joe Cooney, is inviting anyone who uses Pendle Council's services to have a round the table discussion with him about their experiences.

More Councillors, democracy and elections news.

Delay in re-opening Pendle Leisure Centre pool

Published on Tuesday 21st May 2013

The swimming pool at Pendle Leisure Centre in Colne is to remain closed for a little longer.

More Leisure and social activities news.

Colne Art and Craft Market – back this May Bank Holiday by popular demand!

Published on Monday 20th May 2013

Following on the huge success of its Easter Art and Craft Market, Colne will be getting arty and crafty at the May Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday 25 May 10 am – 4pm.

More Arts and entertainment news.

Look out for rainbows of colour in Pendle's parks this summer

Published on Monday 20th May 2013

Wonderful wildflowers will be bringing rainbows of colour to parks across Pendle, once the summer finally arrives.

More Parks and open spaces news.

Volunteers are making a difference in Pendle's parks

Published on Friday 17th May 2013

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped clean up the river running through Nelson's Victoria Park last weekend.

More Parks and open spaces news.

Pendle Executive to hear about PEARL's project progress

Published on Friday 17th May 2013

Pendle Council's Executive will receive a progress update on the Council's joint venture companies with local developer Barnfield Construction at their meeting on Wednesday 22 May.

More Regeneration news.

Plans for Whitefield, Nelson go to Council's Executive this month

Published on Tuesday 14th May 2013

Plans for the re-development of the Presbytery site in the historic Whitefield area of Nelson are going to Pendle Council's Executive on 22nd May for a decision.

More Regeneration news.

Pendle gets ready to welcome a new Mayor

Published on Tuesday 14th May 2013

Councillor Smith Benson is all set to become Pendle’s first citizen, as he is 'made' the Mayor of Pendle this week.

More Mayor - general information news.

Portas Pilot continues to make its mark in Nelson

Published on Tuesday 14th May 2013

Executive Councillors will hear about the progress made in Nelson Town Team's Portas Pilot Action Plan at their meeting on 23rd May.

More Town centre management news.

Hidden gem found in Lancashire!

Published on Monday 13th May 2013

Re-opening of the former Library, Booth Street, Nelson.

More Regeneration projects news.

Two year ASBOs for unruly teens

Published on Friday 10th May 2013

TWO teenage boys, whose persistent ant-social behaviour left Brierfield residents feeling frightened and intimidated, have today been given two year Anti Social Behaviour Order (ASBOs).

More Anti social behaviour and nuisance news.

Get your dog microchipped for free at Housing Pendle's Pet Day

Published on Thursday 9th May 2013

Pendle Council is offering a free microchipping service to dog owners at this weekend's Pet Day event in Colne.

More Dog warden service news.

Don't smoke around our playgrounds, plead Pendle children

Published on Thursday 9th May 2013

Children from Pendle are pleading with grown-ups not to smoke near Council-owned playgrounds.

More Playgrounds news.

Go batty for our Ball Grove Bat Night

Published on Wednesday 8th May 2013

If you've ever wondered about the bat species that make Trawden their home, come along to a special Bat Night event in Ball Grove Park.

More Wildlife news.

Pendle businesses, save money having your waste collected while helping protect the environment

Published on Tuesday 7th May 2013

Pendle Council's trade waste and recycling service is helping local businesses send less to landfill.

More Commercial waste - information and advice news.

Funding available – don't miss out!

Published on Tuesday 7th May 2013

Big Lottery handouts of £100 – £500 are available to voluntary, community and faith sector groups and organisations based in Bradley, Nelson or with a connection to the area.

More Grants news.

Bidding for a Pendle Olympic legacy

Published on Friday 3rd May 2013

Olympic Champion and Freeman of the Borough, Steven Burke OBE, was in town last week to give his seal of approval to Pendle's bid for funding to create a lasting Olympic legacy in the Borough.

More Sports - development news.

Nelson choirs on song for Mayoress' Charity Appeal Fund

Published on Wednesday 1st May 2013

Two local choirs were on song for the Mayoress' Charity Appeal Fund, raising funds to the tune of £700.

More Mayor - general information news.

It's your vote, your decision

Published on Tuesday 30th April 2013

Voters in this week's Lancashire County Council elections are being reminded "It's your decision and your vote" as part of a campaign to tackle election fraud.

More Elections - voting news.

FREE stall for a day at Nelson or Colne market

Published on Tuesday 30th April 2013

Pendle Council is once again offering people the opportunity to become a market trader for a day – for FREE!

More Market stalls news.

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