Community and living news
♥ Love Barnoldswick ♥
Published: Monday 6th February 2012
Passionate Barlick bakers are putting their skills to the test in a romantic Valentine's Day bake off event called Love Barnoldswick.
Lend a helping hand to your neighbours
Published: Monday 30th January 2012
With widespread frosts and an increased risk of snow forecast for the next few weeks, Pendle Council is reminding local people to be good neighbours and help those less able.
Closing date looms for Lancashire's Young Citizen of the Year awards
Published: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Young people who make a real difference to their local community are being sought to take part in the annual High Sheriff of Lancashire's Young Citizen of the Year Awards.
Brierfield and Reedley Action Group - a cracker for local people who want to get involved in their community!
Published: Thursday 15th December 2011
Brierfield and Reedley Action Group is holding a Christmas-cracker of a meeting and want as many local residents as possible to come along.
Would you like to have a go at promoting film in your community?
Published: Friday 7th October 2011
Could you and your community group put on some film between now and mid-January? Spot On's Yorkshire colleagues, Blaize have been touring film to rural communities for a while.
Local Hero Awards - Our Volunteer of the Year award winner
Published: Monday 3rd October 2011
Esther Williams, aged 14 from Pendle, has won Volunteer of the Year at this year's Local Hero Awards organised by local radio station 2BR.
BBC Radio 4's Any Questions comes to Nelson
Published: Monday 15th August 2011
The political and current affairs programme, BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions, is coming to The ACE Centre in Nelson, on Friday night.
Hop on board! STAN the van to visit Nelson’s Morrisons this Monday
Published: Wednesday 10th August 2011
If you’re in Nelson next Monday (15th August), look out for STAN, the bright yellow customer services van.
Come and join in the fun!
Published: Tuesday 19th July 2011
There’ll be fun for all the family on Woodlands Road in Nelson on Saturday 30th July.
School children use greenfingers for a new garden in Nelson
Published: Monday 20th June 2011
Local children from Whitefield Primary School will be helping a garden take root in Nelson's new town centre.
Win a Wii competition extended – come and meet STAN to enter
Published: Monday 18th April 2011
You now have until 31st May 2011 to get a chance to win a Wii games console!
Big Society - Big Success
Published: Friday 4th February 2011
The final of three Big Society Conferences being held in Pendle has been hailed a big success. The conference, organised by Pendle Partnership, brought together over 70 people from the community.
Our Back Street Is Brilliant!
Published: Thursday 3rd February 2011
Councillors and residents have worked together to improve the back street at Charles Street and Rook Street, Nelson.
Families flock to a "Celebration of Brierfield"
Published: Tuesday 14th December 2010
People of all ages attended a special event on Tuesday, 7th December to celebrate life in Brierfield.
Families celebrate their commitment to Inspiring Communities
Published: Tuesday 14th December 2010
More than 40 parents, young people and role models from across Pendle have celebrated their commitment to an exciting programme of activities.
Gaming day to break down barriers in Brierfield
Published: Thursday 25th November 2010
An intergenerational gaming day, aimed at breaking down barriers in the community, will he held in Brierfield on Saturday 27th November.
Book your place at the Big Society Conference!
Published: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Places are currently being snapped up for the second of three Big Society Conferences taking place in Pendle on Saturday 13th November 2010.
Come and NAG in Colne!
Published: Monday 25th October 2010
Colne residents are invited to a street NAG, (Neighbourhood Action Group), meeting in Waterside on Tuesday 26th October.
Big success for Big Society Conference in Pendle!
Published: Wednesday 29th September 2010
More than 60 people gathered at the ACE Centre in Nelson on Saturday to hear more about the Big Society and how it will affect them.
Confidence building opportunity for Brierfield and Reedley
Published: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Nelson and Colne College has joined forces with NHS East Lancashire and Brierfield Health Centre to run a course on confidence building.
Southfield residents enjoy street party
Published: Monday 23rd August 2010
There was plenty of laughter, fun and dancing in the Southfield area of Nelson at their recent fun day, held on Earl Street.
Recommended changes to CCTV in West Craven
Published: Saturday 14th August 2010
Councillors on Pendle Council’s Executive will be recommended to centralise West Craven’s CCTV monitoring system at this week’s meeting (August 19th).
NAG goes on the road
Published: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Pendle Council’s Neighbourhood Management Team is to hold the latest of a series of Street NAGS (Neighbourhood Action Group) meetings this week.
Get To Know Your Neighbours At Colne’s Big Lunch
Published: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Colne residents are being invited to a meal with a difference - a one-day get together with your neighbours!
Pendle Partnership wants to hear from you
Published: Wednesday 16th June 2010
We want to raise our profile with people who live and work in Pendle and want to get some feedback from you.
I Dared! launches to young people and parents in Pendle this week
Published: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Local young people are fronting a new campaign to inspire other young people and their families to get the most out of their education and training.
Mobile Mates
Published: Monday 19th April 2010
An exciting new project in Brierfield which brought together residents young and old was a ringing success.
Can you help our families reach their dreams?
Published: Monday 15th March 2010
A programme of activities which encourages young people and their families to reach their full potential is getting underway.
Young people’s survey looks at leisure time
Published: Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Are you aged between 11 and 18 years and living in Pendle? If so Pendle Council wants to know what you think about what there is to do in your spare time.
Funding for Brierfield and Reedley
Published: Wednesday 27th January 2010
Pendle Council has received £60,000 from Connecting Communities as part of a drive to boost those areas worst hit by the recession.
Keep safe and well and look out for your neighbours!
Published: Monday 11th January 2010
Pendle Council is urging residents to keep safe and well during these wintry conditions and to look out for their neighbours.
Harvesting Hopes For The Future At Basil Street Barbeque.
Published: Monday 14th December 2009
Different generations and members of two local community groups came together for a special celebration – thanks to Pendle Council’s Neighbourhood Management Team and the Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT).
Pendle Partnership celebrates regeneration success
Published: Monday 14th December 2009
Pendle Partnership celebrated the success of its SRB 6 regeneration programme at the ACE Centre last week (December 8).
Are you one of the 100,000 who’ve visited the ACE Centre?
Published: Monday 7th December 2009
Since the Arts, Community and Enterprise (ACE) Centre opened its doors it’s proved a big hit with visitors.
New Committee aims to boost Pennine Lancashire economy by £400 million
Published: Wednesday 18th November 2009
Pennine Lancashire councils will take a major step forward on November 26 when Leaders meet for the first Pennine Lancashire Joint Committee meeting in Rossendale.
Pendle Council shines at Westminster!
Published: Wednesday 18th November 2009
Pendle Council’s health and safety work has been highlighted as good practice on a national platform this week.
Nelson man found guilty for six fly tipping offences
Published: Monday 16th November 2009
A 47 year old man from Nelson has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, for fly tipping six times.
Winter tub planting helps to improve community relations
Published: Thursday 12th November 2009
A special event at King George V playing fields in Colne showed green fingered young people helping the community
£16,000 spent on improving popular ginnel
Published: Thursday 12th November 2009
A muddy and overgrown footpath in Nelson has been transformed following a £16,000 makeover by Pendle Council.
Regenerating Pendle – The Next Steps
Published: Saturday 7th November 2009
A £500,000 boost to improve more properties at key sites in Nelson and Brierfield has been announced.
Thank You To Pendle Team 34 - Some Very Special Pendle Teenagers
Published: Thursday 22nd October 2009
The achievements of a group of public-spirited Pendle teenagers has been celebrated at Colne’s Waterside Millennium Green.
We’re working hard to improve your environment!
Published: Wednesday 21st October 2009
Pendle Council’s Executive will be updated on the excellent work being carried out by the Council’s Environmental Health teams to improve the environment for local people at its meeting on 22 October.
Local residents win vouchers
Published: Friday 16th October 2009
Two visitors to Pendle events have won Marks and Spencer’s gift vouchers in a prize draw.
Pendle Council commits to cutting carbon emissions by the end of 2010
Published: Wednesday 7th October 2009
Pendle Council has signed up to the 10:10 climate change campaign.
Celebrating Pendle’s older people – join us!
Published: Friday 18th September 2009
Pendle Partnership is working with Age Concern Lancashire and Pendle Seniors Group to mark Older People’s Day with a special event celebrating our over 55s.
The Brown Bins are Being Delivered!
Published: Friday 28th August 2009
People living in Earby and Barnoldswick will be the first to take delivery of their brown bins on 1st September.
Street Pride Week
Published: Tuesday 11th August 2009
Streets in Bradley will be the focus of a week of action as Pendle’s Community Safety Partnership works to make the area cleaner and safer.
Award winning children televised at Lomeshaye Marsh
Published: Wednesday 13th May 2009
Children from Pendle Community High School and College will be under the spotlight at Lomeshaye Marsh this week, thanks to winning a national award.
Making Pendle a better place
Published: Tuesday 21st April 2009
Pendle Council is working hard to make the borough a better place to live, learn, work, play and visit.
Demolition starts at Nelson’s new £1.7m Youth Centre site.
Published: Tuesday 31st March 2009
Demolition work has started on a key site in the Bradley Hub area of Nelson.
Pendle Council launches A Pocket Full of Help
Published: Friday 13th February 2009
The Neighbourhood Management Team at Pendle Council prides itself on being there to help local residents.
Five streets chosen for Pendle’s new Up My Street Project
Published: Friday 13th February 2009
Local residents are getting set to help transform the external appearance of their homes and streets - thanks to Pendle Council’s latest Up My Street project.
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