Latest news
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Pay your respects this Remembrance Sunday
Published on Thursday, 29th October 2026 in News news
This Remembrance Sunday everyone is welcome to join The Mayor of Pendle and local councillors at Services of Commitment and Remembrance across the borough.
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Partnership action delivers crime cuts across Pendle
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2026 in News news
Burglary, vehicle crime and theft have all fallen in Pendle, according to the latest figures presented to Pendle Community Safety Partnership.
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Pendle Community Safety Partnership urges residents to use fireworks responsibly
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2026 in News news
As Bonfire Night approaches, Pendle Community Safety Partnership is urging residents to use fireworks responsibly and consider the impact they can have on others.
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Fire-damaged empty home sold following Council enforcement action
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2026 in News news
A fire-damaged long-term empty property in Nelson has been sold following enforcement action by Pendle Borough Council.
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Mayor of Pendle keeping busy in the community
Published on Thursday, 22nd October 2026 in News news
The Mayor of Pendle has already packed so much in to his diary since being elected in May.
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Pendle pensioners urged to check they are not missing out on vital Pension Credit
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2026 in News news
Pendle pensioners are being urged to check they are not missing out on vital Pension Credit.
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Nelson's parks improved with Government funding
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2026 in News news
A total of £840,000 has been spent on improving three of Nelson’s parks over the last three years.
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Enforcement action taken to improve long-term empty property in Nelson
Published on Monday, 19th October 2026 in News news
Enforcement action has been taken by Pendle Borough Council to ensure a long-term empty property in Nelson is brought back into use.
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Pendle set to receive £220,000 through Government’s Good Food Neighbourhoods programme
Published on Wednesday, 14th October 2026 in News news
Pendle is set to receive £220,000 through the Government's Good Food Neighbourhoods programme, helping improve access to healthy, affordable food for local residents.
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Pendle Council is urging residents to fight fly-tipping this October
Published on Wednesday, 7th October 2026 in News news
Pendle Borough Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’ this month.
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Pendle Community Resilience Conference held to support people experiencing financial hardship
Published on Thursday, 1st October 2026 in News news
A Pendle Community Resilience Conference was held this week, with partners across Pendle coming together to address and support people experiencing financial hardship.
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AJ’s licence appeal dismissed
Published on Friday, 25th September 2026 in News news
An appeal by AJ’s in Barnoldswick against Pendle Borough Council’s decision to suspend its premises licence has been dismissed by Burnley Magistrates’ Court.
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Pendle Rise demolition moves into next phase
Published on Thursday, 24th September 2026 in News news
The transformation of Nelson town centre has reached another major milestone, with heavy machinery now on site at Pendle Rise as the demolition moves forward.
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Pendle Borough Council working with high street shops to enhance Nelson town centre
Published on Friday, 18th September 2026 in News news
Pendle Borough Council is working with Nelson high street shop owners to enhance the town centre’s appearance and promote a healthier environment for shoppers and businesses.
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Overnight resurfacing works to minimise disruption as Nelson town centre scheme completes
Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 in News news
Work to transform key routes in Nelson town centre is progressing well with the Accessible Nelson project gearing up to complete.
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Food and drinks discount for theatre-goers at Colne Market Hall
Published on Friday, 4th September 2026 in News news
Colne Market Hall and the town’s three theatres have joined forces to showcase their improved facilities and provide something extra for their customers.
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Annual electoral canvass household visits
Published on Thursday, 3rd September 2026 in News news
Pendle Borough Council canvassers are out and about in the borough to visit residents who haven’t yet returned their annual electoral registration form.
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Council, Police and Fire Service working together to tackle late-night fireworks
Published on Thursday, 3rd September 2026 in News news
Pendle Borough Council is working with Lancashire Constabulary and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to tackle late-night fireworks in Nelson and surrounding areas
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Council condemns vandalism of Nelson war memorial
Published on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 in News news
Pendle Borough Council has condemned the vandalism of Nelson’s cenotaph which honours the town’s heroes who lost their lives in war or conflict.
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Regeneration of Nelson’s Trafalgar House moves forward
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2026 in News news
The regeneration of Trafalgar House in Nelson has moved a step forward after Pendle Borough Council’s Executive meeting last week.
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£270,000 allocated to improve three playgrounds in Nelson
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2026 in News news
Funding of £270,000 has been allocated to improve three playgrounds in Nelson.
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Owner of long-term empty property in Nelson prosecuted
Published on Friday, 28th August 2026 in News news
Pendle Borough Council has successfully prosecuted the owner of a long-term empty property in Earl Street, Nelson, after repeated requests to improve its condition were ignored.
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Work set to begin on the next phase of the Colne bus station improvements
Published on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 in News news
Work is due to begin this month on the next phase of improvements that will bring all bus services serving Colne town centre into the upgraded bus station.
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Nelson Town Deal Business Grants Programme gives huge boost to local economy
Published on Monday, 24th August 2026 in News news
The Nelson Town Deal Business Grants Programme has given a massive boost to the local economy.
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Help us shape the future of Nelson – join our Board!
Published on Tuesday, 18th August 2026 in News news
Nelson Pride in Place Board is inviting residents, community organisations, and local businesses to play a leading role in shaping investment in the town.
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Demolition starts on Pendle Rise shopping centre
Published on Thursday, 13th August 2026 in News news
Demolition has started this week on the entrance canopy to Pendle Rise shopping centre.
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Marks and Spencer food hall is coming to Colne!
Published on Wednesday, 12th August 2026 in News news
Planning permission has been granted for a Marks and Spencer food retail unit to be created in Colne.
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Have your say on what the future of adult social care should look like
Published on Wednesday, 5th August 2026 in News news
Pendle residents are being asked to join in ‘The Big Conversation on Care’ and give their views on what the future of adult social care should look like.
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Bin your gum!
Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2026 in News news
Pendle Borough Council has been awarded almost £26,000 to tackle the problem of chewing gum embedded on the borough’s streets.
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Pendle businesses urged to dispose of their food waste separately from general waste
Published on Thursday, 30th July 2026 in News news
Pendle businesses employing more than 10 full-time employees are required to dispose of their food waste separately from general waste.