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  • Pay your Council Tax

    Information about the different ways to pay your Council Tax ...

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  • I can't pay my Council Tax

    Advice about what to do if you can't pay your council tax ...

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  • Council Tax Support

    Information about council tax ...

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  • Register to pay Council Tax

    Understand who is liable for Council Tax and register for payment ...

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  • Council spending

    Information about council spending over £500. ...

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  • Supplying the council

    Information about the goods and services we are required to purchase to perform our duties. ...

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  • Council Tax exemptions

    Information about who does not have to pay any Council tax at all ...

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  • Council Tax discounts

    Information about all the different council tax discounts, reductions and exemptions that are available ...

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  • Council Tax for second homes

    Information about how much Council tax you pay on a second home ...

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  • Misconceptions about Council Tax

    ‘Freeman on the Land’ and challenges to paying council tax ...

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  • Council Tax change in circumstances

    Information about what to do when your details change in regards to council tax. ...

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  • Council Tax bands and charges

    Information about how much the different council tax valuation bands are and what your council tax charge is ...

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  • Disruptions to Council services

    Disruptions to rubbish and recycling collections ...

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  • Council Tax for empty properties

    Information about Council Tax for empty properties ...

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  • Council Tax bill information

    Council Tax bill information. Where does your council tax money go? ...

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  • Council Tax reductions for disabled facilities

    Council Tax disabled band reduction ...

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  • Council structure and service areas

    Information about the council departments. ...

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  • Percentage of council tax collected

    Council tax is the annual charge made to the main resident(s) of a dwelling to contribute to the services delivered by ourselves, Lancashire County Council, ...

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  • Barrowford and Western Parishes Committee

    Meeting time: 7pm Meeting place: Various venues Email committee@pendle.gov.uk Telephone 01282 661648 or 661654 to find the location each month Barrowford and Western Parishes Committee meetings, agendas, reports and minutes Membership Councillor ...

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  • How to become a councillor

    Lancashire County Council Ahead of the county council elections in May 2025, Lancashire County Council are raising awareness of the role of county councillors. If you're considering ...

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  • My Account Pendle

    Register or sign in for your online Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates Account The way you access your Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates account ...

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  • Current procurement opportunities

    All procurement opportunities with the Council are listed on the Chest. The Chest is an eTendering portal which has been created to give suppliers easier access ...

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  • Trees on a highway

    I have a problem with a tree outside my house We don't own and we're not responsible for managing and inspecting trees that are next to the ...

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  • Change in number of Councillors for Roughlee Booth Parish Council

    As part of the Community Governance review, it has been decided to increase the number of Parish Councillors for Roughlee Booth Parish Council from 7 ...

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  • Corporate Peer Challenge

    The Local Government Association (LGA) coordinates peers challenges for councils. Corporate Peer Challenges (CPC) are an opportunity for reflection and learning to support councils. In February 2022, ...

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  • Budget Consultation 2025/26

    We've launched a Budget Consultation to find out what you think our spending priorities should be next year. Have your say The consultation is now closed We collect ...

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  • Tell us about a death

    Tell Us Once is a GOV.UK service that lets you report a death to most government organisations and council departments in one go. This means you ...

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  • West Craven Committee

    Meeting time: 6.45pm Meeting place: Various venues Email committee@pendle.gov.uk Telephone 01282 661648 or 661654 to find the location each month West Craven Committee meetings, agendas, reports and minutes Membership Councillor David Whipp (Chair) Councillor ...

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  • Common questions and challenges to paying Council Tax

    We have a responsibility to bill and collect Council Tax, but this does not mean it introduces a fiduciary relationship. Some common questions received: Provide an autographed ...

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  • What happens if I don't pay my Council Tax?

    Missing one payment If you miss a monthly payment or do not respond to a bill, we will send you a reminder notice, and give you seven ...

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  • My Account Terms and Conditions

    By signing up for a My Account, you agree: to keep your username and password secure. to tell us if any of the information we hold about ...

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  • Remembrance Sunday Services

    Sunday 10 November 2024 Barley There will be a service at the Memorial stone at 10.55am. The Council's wreath will be laid by Councillor David Gallear. Barnoldswick Please assemble in the ...

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  • Petitions

    We welcome petitions and recognise that they are one way in which people can let us know their concerns. All petitions sent or presented to us will ...

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  • Vision, Values, Aims and Objectives

    Our Vision Pendle: A richly characterful place with ambition, opportunities and strong connections. Pendle Borough Council: Working to deliver an approachable, responsive and efficient Council that aims ...

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  • Adopting an unadopted street

    Lancashire County Council will only consider adopting streets that: are front streets which serve as the main or only access to 6 or more houses are through streets, connecting ...

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  • Further Clough Head

    The Council received Outline Planning Permission in 2017 for up to 200 houses on the site.  The development of the site is now being taken forward ...

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  • Our insurance provider

    Ministry of Justice Reforms - Insurance Portal The Council's insurer is: Zurich Municipal (whose Portal ID is C00108) The Council's policy number is: QLA-07H073-0033 Correspondence relating to Public Liability ...

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  • The Mayor's Role

    In May every year we elect a new Mayor who acts as an ambassador for the area, to represent the local community, local democracy and Pendle Council. ...

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  • Residents' only parking schemes

    Lancashire County Council are responsible for issuing and renewing all on-street resident permits in Pendle. Apply for a resident permit You can apply for your resident permit from ...

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  • Vision Board Membership

    There are 31 members who each have one vote. They include: 16 CEOs/ MDs/Senior Managers of companies 6 CEOs/ senior managers of public agencies 9 Pendle Borough Council's associates ...

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  • Winter weather

    Gritting Roads Gritting roads in Pendle is done by Lancashire County Council. Check which local roads are gritted  Gritting updates from Lancashire County Council Pavements Some pavements and footpaths, mainly in our ...

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  • Colne and District Committee

    Meeting time: 7pm Meeting place: Various venues email committee@pendle.gov.uk Telephone 01282 661648 or 661654 to find the location each month Colne and District Committee meetings, agendas, reports and minutes Membership Councillor David Cockburn-Price (Chair) Councillor ...

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  • County councillors

    County councillors are elected every four years and are democratically accountable to residents in their electoral division. Their overriding duty is to the whole community of ...

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  • Town Hall Tours

    Every year, the Mayor of Pendle conducts guided tours of Nelson Town Hall. Tricia Judson, the Mayor's Attendant, is the guide for the free, two hour-long ...

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  • Renewable and low carbon energy study

    The South Pennines Renewable and Local Carbon Energy Study looks at the many environmentally friendly ways in which we can use the energy and heat ...

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  • Councillors code of conduct

    The Borough Council and each of the Parish and Town Councils in Pendle have adopted a Code of Conduct for their councillors. Code of Conduct for ...

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  • About My Account

    Register for a Pendle My Account on our website. My Account can help you to: Request and track a range of council services Edit and complete saved forms Access ...

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  • What we do when we receive petitions?

    We will send an acknowledgement to the petition organiser within 10 working days of receiving the petition. This will let them know what we plan ...

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  • List of responsible authorities

    This is a list of all the bodies that an applicant has to send their licensing application to. Licensing Authority Pendle Borough Council (Licensing) Planning, Economic Development and ...

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  • Nelson, Brierfield and Reedley Committee

    Meeting time: 7pm Meeting place: Various venues Email committee@pendle.gov.uk Telephone 01282 661648 or 661654 to find the location each month Nelson, Brierfield and Reedley Committee meetings, agendas, reports and minutes Membership Councillor Faraz ...

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  • Freedom of Information requests we don't deal with

    We get lots of Freedom of Information Requests for services we don't provide. Here's a list of the most common ones, and who you should be contacting. Unclaimed ...

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  • Barrowford Neighbourhood Plan

    What's happening? On Friday 15 November 2019, the day after the positive referendum result, the Barrowford Neighbourhood Plan became part of the statutory Development Plan for Pendle. From this date ...

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  • Local plan part 2: site allocations and development policies

    Latest News At the Full Council meeting on 9 December 2021, Council decided not to proceed with the submission of the Pendle Local Plan Part 2. ...

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  • Community Engagement

    We aim to engage with our community as part of everything we do, both as the Council, and in our work with partners. It helps us to ...

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  • Biodiversity audit

    The Pendle Biodiversity Audit forms a key part of the evidence base for the Local Plan. The Biodiversity Audit brings together information on biodiversity issues ...

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  • Supplementary planning guidance

    The Council have prepared Supplementary Planning Guidance (to be replaced over time by Supplementary Planning Documents) to supplement the policies contained in the Local Plan. ...

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  • Pendle Local Plan Fourth Edition Publication Consultation

    What’s happening? The Council has approved the Pendle Local Plan Fourth Edition for a six-week public consultation and submission for independent examination. The consultation took place Friday ...

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  • Unadopted streets

    What is the difference between adopted and unadopted streets? Adopted streets are ones that were in private ownership, but that have become a public road, and are managed and ...

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  • CCTV

    CCTV is there to help reduce crime, and create a safer environment in the areas where the cameras are situated. In Pendle, it is the responsibility of ...

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  • Council constitution

    Transparency Code Metadata (Council Constitution) Dataset Name/Title Constitution Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle  Why we publish this type of data/information Legally, Councils are required to make their Constitution available for inspection at their ...

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  • Polling Station Review

    We carried out a review of the polling stations in Pendle in October 2023. We gave public notice of the review and we consulted interested parties. The review ...

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  • Trawden Forest Neighbourhood Plan

    What's happening?  On Friday 9 November, the day after the positive referendum result, the Trawden Forest Neighbourhood Plan became part of the statutory Development Plan for Pendle. From ...

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  • Council Tax charges for 2025 to 2026

    Area Council Tax band   A B C D   £ £ £ £ Barnoldswick 1682.36 1962.76 2243.15 2523.55 Barrowford 1679.93 1959.93 2239.92 2519.91 Blacko 1630.88 1902.71 2174.52 2446.34 Brierfield 1664.84 1942.33 2219.80 2497.28 Colne 1753.84 2046.17 2338.47 2630.78 Earby 1679.66 1959.61 2239.55 2519.50 Foulridge 1652.46 1927.89 2203.29 2478.71 Goldshaw Booth 1659.02 1935.54 2212.04 2488.55 Higham with West Close Booth 1650.20 1925.25 2200.28 2475.32 Kelbrook and Sough 1637.00 1909.84 2182.67 2455.51 Laneshawbridge 1730.88 2019.37 2307.85 2596.33 Nelson 1685.38 1966.29 2247.18 2528.08 Old Laund Booth 1620.02 1890.04 2160.04 2430.05 Reedley Hallows 1618.09 1887.79 2157.46 2427.15 Roughlee Booth 1641.64 1915.26 2188.86 2462.47 Salterforth 1656.96 1933.13 2209.29 2485.45 Trawden Forest 1708.99 1993.84 2278.66 2563.50 All other parts of the Council's Area 1606.95 1874.79 2142.61 2410.44   Area Council Tax band   E F G H   £ £ £ £ Barnoldswick 3084.34 3645.13 4205.91 5047.10 Barrowford 3079.89 3639.87 4199.84 5039.82 Blacko 2989.97 3533.61 4077.22 4892.68 Brierfield 3052.23 3607.19 4162.12 4994.56 Colne 3215.39 3800.02 4384.62 5261.56 Earby 3079.39 3639.28 4199.16 5039.00 Foulridge 3029.53 3580.36 4131.17 4957.42 Goldshaw Booth 3041.56 3594.58 4147.57 4977.10 Higham with ...

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  • Car parks in Pendle

    We have short-stay and long-stay town centre car parks, all of which are free of charge. Report a problem with one of our car parks Download a map ...

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  • Food Sampling Policy

    1. Introduction This policy has been produced in order for Pendle Borough Council to meet the requirements of The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Framework Agreement document on ...

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  • Levelling Up for Pendle

    Investment in public transport, walking and cycling   Pendle is getting a share of £50m Levelling Up funding for Lancashire which will focus on improved public ...

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  • Local Plan Part 2 Consultation

    Consultation At the Council's Policy and Resources Committee meeting on Thursday 21 January 2021, councillors approved the Local Plan Part 2 for public consultation. The consultation is ...

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  • Infrastructure strategy

    The Pendle Infrastructure Strategy assesses the quality and capacity of existing infrastructure provision and takes account of the need for new strategic infrastructure. The information ...

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  • UK Shared Prosperity Fund

    The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is part of the Government’s Levelling Up agenda. It provides £2.6 billion of new funding for local investment by ...

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  • Local plan part 1: core strategy

    Core Strategy Review We have reviewed the planning policies in the adopted Core Strategy to check that they conform to the National Planning Policy Framework (February 2019). Read ...

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  • Bradley area action plan

    Pendle Borough Council has prepared an Area Action Plan (AAP) for the Bradley Priority Area of Nelson. The Bradley AAP is a Development Plan Document ...

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  • Support for Ukraine

    This page has been created to signpost to the various support groups, organisations and information supporting Ukraine. If you see something that should be on ...

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  • Funding available to help keep your home warm

    Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHilL) If you are receiving certain benefits, there are a number of services we can offer to make sure your home is ...

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  • Public rights of way

    Report a problem on a public right of way Find public rights of way in Lancashire What is a public right of way? It is a legal right to pass ...

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  • Government procurement card spend

    Transparency Code Metadata for Government Procurement Card Spend Dataset Name/Title Government Procurement Card Spend Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle Why we publish this type of data/information As part of our ongoing commitment to increase ...

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  • Barrowford Neighbourhood Plan Examination

    Independent examiner Mr Robert Bryan, BA Hons, Dip TP, MRTPI was appointed by Pendle Council to carry out the examination of the plan. The Examination commenced ...

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  • Kelbrook and Sough Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

    In February 2022, Kelbrook and Sough Parish Council formally submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to Pendle Council. There has been a public consultation and an independent examination, ...

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  • Colne Neighbourhood Plan Examination

    Submission On 8 August 2022, Colne Town Council formally submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to Pendle Council. A public consultation, held between Friday 2 September and Monday 17 October 2022, ...

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  • Political composition

    We currently have 33 councillors in total, across 12 wards. The Leader is Councillor Asjad Mahmood. The Independent Group is the minority administration for the Council. The political composition ...

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  • Appealing a benefit decision

    Appealing a benefit decision When you've applied for housing benefit or council tax support, we send you a decision letter. This tells you if you qualify for any ...

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  • Accessible Nelson

    We are working with Lancashire County Council to make Nelson more accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and all traffic. Accessible Nelson will improve traffic flow into and ...

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  • Pay multiple

    Transparency Code Metadata (Pay Multiple) Dataset Name/Title Pay Multiple Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle Why we publish this type of data/information Under Section 38 of the Localism Act 2011 Councils are encouraged to ...

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  • Parking information

    Transparency Code Metadata for parking information Dataset Name/Title Parking Information Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle Why we publish this type of data/information As part of Pendle Borough Council's ongoing commitment to increase openness ...

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  • I am leaving care

    You need to complete our Homelessness Enquiry Form. We'll contact you as soon as possible after we receive it. Being 'at risk' of becoming homeless means ...

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  • Colne Neighbourhood Plan

    What's happening? On Friday 21 July 2023 the Colne Neighbourhood Plan became part of the Development Plan for Pendle. This was the day after the positive ...

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  • Terms and Conditions for booking the Cycle Hub

    Steven Burke Cycle Hub – Conditions of Hire and Use Payment will be by invoice at the end of each month – future bookings will be ...

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  • Lancashire 2050

    We are working in partnership with councils across Lancashire to create a long-term strategic plan for the future of the county.  What is Lancashire 2050? Lancashire 2050 ...

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  • Garage sites in Pendle

    We have garages to rent at reasonable rates in many areas of Pendle. Apply to rent a garage Garages are for personal private use only and not for ...

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  • Trawden Forest Neighbourhood Plan Examination

    Independent examiner Mr David Proctor BSc, MTPL, MRTPI, MInstLM was appointed by Pendle Council to carry out the examination of the plan. The Examination commenced on ...

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  • Community Governance Review for Pendle 2021 to 2022

    Parish and Town Councils play a vital role in engaging with local people and helping to shape their communities. Pendle has 5 town councils, 13 parish ...

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  • Domestic Bin deliveries - conditions of service

    The service is for domestic properties and new developments only. If you are a business, you can find information on commercial collection services here. Deliveries are only ...

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  • Land drainage

    Land drains or watercourses include water which flows through: rivers streams ditches cuts culverts (piped sections) dykes sluices passages If a watercourse crosses or touches your land, you are responsible for maintaining it. If ...

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  • Performance measurement

    Performance measurement is an important part of local authority management. The information influences local and national decisions, including setting budgets. How do we measure our performance? This ...

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  • Local Green Space

    Local Green Space is a planning designation. It offers sites that are important to a local community special protection against development.  Once designated the development restrictions ...

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  • Our budget process

    Our Strategic Plan sets out our objectives, and our budgets follow on from this. They are monitored monthly, and reviewed each year. Annual budget 2021 to 2022 Once ...

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  • Council spending over £500

    Transparency Code Metadata (Council Spending) Dataset Name/Title Council Spending Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle Why we publish this type of data/information As part of our commitment to increase openness and transparency we publish details ...

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  • Routine checks and responding to your complaints

    Visiting premises Some of the enforcement is carried out routinely, and some is in response to a complaint or because of information we have received from ...

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  • Changes to Building Regulations Applications October 2023

    The  Health and Safety Executive now manage the Building Regulation process. This change affects the Council Building Control services, approved inspectors and developers.  Some of the ...

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  • View and comment on a planning application

    For all planning applications received after 1991 View and comment on planning applications We are having intermittent problems with the planning application search. We are working to ...

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  • The armorial shield

    The basic colours are red and white, the colours of the Roses of Lancaster and York and of the arms assigned to Roger of Poitou, ...

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  • Other public sector jobs

    Job vacancies at Lancashire County Council Public sector jobs in other organisations, including local government, charity, education and housing sectors are listed on jobsgopublic Back to the jobs homepage ...

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  • Taking part in a committee meeting

    Ask a question at a full Council meeting You can ask a question as long as you tell us what the question is three full working ...

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  • Kelbrook and Sough Neighbourhood Plan Examination

    Submission On 18 February 2022, Kelbrook and Sough Parish Council formally submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to Pendle Council. A public consultation, held between Friday 4 March and ...

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  • Supplementary planning documents

    Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) are planning policy documents which provide supplementary guidance to policies in the Local Plan. SPDs were introduced as part of the reforms ...

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  • Local Plan (Fourth Edition)

    Publication Consultation - Local Plan Latest news The Council submitted the Pendle Local Plan Fourth Edition 2021-2040 to the Secretary of State for independent examination on Tuesday ...

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  • Local List

    The Lancashire Local List Project has been set up by Growth Lancashire Ltd to recognise local heritage assets in Lancashire. They are working with all ...

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  • Transfer a premises licence or vary a designated premises supervisor

    Transfer application form Transfer consent form Guidance notes to transfer premises licence Any person can apply to transfer a Premises Licence into their name as long as: they are over ...

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  • Our organisation chart and salary bandings

    Transparency Code Metadata (Organisation Chart) Dataset Name/Title Organisation Chart/Structure Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle Why we publish this type of data/information As part of our commitment to increase openness and transparency we publish details ...

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  • Reports of Community Trigger cases

    October 2015 The ASB Victim described three occasions when she reported nuisance to the Police in the previous six months. The complaints were made within one month ...

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  • Statement of Accounts

    2023/24 Statement of Accounts The Council’s accounts are subject to external audit by Georgia Jones for and on behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLP. Members of the public ...

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  • Business premises

    Properties for sale or to let in Pendle are listed on our online property search. If you need any more help, contact economic.growth@pendle.gov.uk with your requirements If you ...

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  • Fraud

    Transparency Code Metadata for Fraud Dataset Name/Title Fraud Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle Why we publish this type of data/information Pendle Borough Council does not tolerate fraud, theft and corruption within its overall ...

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  • Research and policy links

    There are a variety of organisations and people who produce intelligence on the borough of Pendle. Here are a few who may prove to be ...

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  • Neighbourhood planning

    What is Neighbourhood Planning? Local communities can prepare their own Neighbourhood Plans. These enable residents and businesses to determine the future use of land in their ...

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  • Corporate Plan 2023 - 2027

    Our Corporate Plan 2023-2027 sets out our vision and priorities. It has been built on a strong understanding of what is important to our communities ...

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  • Local Land Charges

    We do not do searches of the Local Land Charges Register. These are now done by HM Land Registry’s using their national register. You can access ...

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  • Trade Union time

    Transparency Code Metadata for Trade Union Facility Time Trade Union Facility Time Organisation Code http://opendatacommunities.org/doc/district-council/pendle Why we publish this type of data/information As part of Pendle Borough Council’s commitment to ...

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  • Brownfield Register

    Introduction In 2017, the Government introduced a requirement for all councils to prepare a Brownfield Land Register for their area and publish it by 31 December each year.  What ...

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  • Schools and education

    School Admissions: Lancashire County Council provide advice and information about primary and secondary schools as well as advising how to appeal a school rejection decision. The ...

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  • Pendle twinning association

    Pendle is twinned with Creil in France, which is about 40km northwest of Paris. It is also twinned with Marl in northwest Germany. Twinning helps us to ...

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  • North West Employers emerging talent interview

    Ebony works for Pendle Borough Council. She was invited to take part in North West Employers’ podcast about attracting young people into Local Government jobs. She ...

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  • Affordable Warmth Grant

    One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter is to stay warm. Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, ...

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  • Climate Emergency Action Plan 2020 to 2025

    Our Climate Emergency Action Plan aims to reduce carbon emissions across all our service areas and encourage key partners and local residents and organisations to also take ...

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  • Bonfires on allotments

    We sometimes receive complaints about bonfires on allotment land. You should not have a bonfire on allotment land unless it's absolutely necessary - for example, if ...

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  • The local plan and planning policy

    The Local Plan sets out policies for the development and protection of land. It shows how and where new development will take place over the next ...

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  • Paying or challenging a parking ticket

    All on street parking enforcement is dealt with by Lancashire Parking Services (as part of Lancashire County Council). Pay or challenge a ticket (penalty notice) All car park enforcement ...

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  • Memorial safety inspections

    We have to inspect ALL memorials once every 5 years to make sure that they are safe. If your memorial fails the safety test please do not attempt ...

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  • I am homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

    If you need advice because you have nowhere to live or are at risk of becoming homeless, you need to complete our Homelessness Enquiry Form.   If ...

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  • Garden waste Terms and Conditions

    You have agreed to pay Pendle Council to collect garden waste from your green wheeled bin. Collections Garden waste collections run for 9 months between July and December and ...

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  • Trees on Council land

    We own many trees on our greenspaces and pieces of land in Pendle. We are responsible for maintaining them. We could be held liable for ...

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  • Discretionary housing payment

    If you receive Housing Benefit but are still struggling to pay your rent, you might be able to get help from us through the government's Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP). Apply ...

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  • The armorial badge

    The badge or device, is a separate emblem, though a part of the Armorial Bearings. It is never shown on a shield and has various ...

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  • Unsubscribe complete

    We’ll miss you! If you’re signed up to anything other than our e-news you’ll continue to receive those updates. This includes e-billing, benefits and council tax notifications. To ...

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  • Brierfield canal corridor

    The Brierfield Canal Corridor SPD is a planning brief to guide the redevelopment of a number of key sites in this part of Brierfield. It ...

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  • Nelson town centre

    Nelson is home to a traditional indoor market and a number of independent shops. Premises Improvement Grants To help businesses in the town centre we can offer ...

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  • PSPO - Parks

    The Parks PSPO for has been extended for three years and came into force on 28 January 2025. It will be reviewed in 2028. Our Public Spaces Protection ...

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  • Our financial strategy

    Our Financial Strategy provides the broad framework for financial planning. It aims to make sure our budget is balanced over the medium term planning period whilst ...

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  • Biodiversity Net Gain

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  • Pendle Rise News

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  • Contract register

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  • Statement of community involvement

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  • Senior salaries

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  • Purchase orders and invitations to quote over £5,000

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  • Cyber Essentials Plus certification

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  • Area profiles

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  • Questions about Further Clough Head

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  • Starting up and growing your business

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  • Warm and welcome places

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  • Assets of Community Value Register

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  • Advice for taxi passengers

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  • Notice of Verification Number

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  • Natural environment and biodiversity

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  • Process documents

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  • Vote by post

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  • Health and wellbeing in winter

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  • Financial advice for the armed forces

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  • Hackney carriage vehicle licence

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  • Housing advice for older people

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  • Commercial waste collection

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  • What happens when planning laws are breached?

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  • Disabled facilities grants

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  • Core strategy previous stages

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  • Air Quality Consultation

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  • Help available for energy improvements

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  • Comment on a planning application

    You can comment in support of an application in objection to an application any other general comment about an application  You must make your comments within 21 days from the ...

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  • Premises licence

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  • Contacting us

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  • Sandbags

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  • Productivity Plan

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  • Housing and Economic Development Needs

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  • Development viability study

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  • Daily walk around vehicle app

    We are introducing a mobile phone app for taxi drivers to carry out daily vehicle checks. Every driver must carry out this check at the start every shift. If a vehicle is ...

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  • Privacy Notice

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  • Our Freedom of Information publication scheme

    The aim of this scheme is to be a general guide for the public in terms of what information should routinely be available to them ...

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  • Replacement Pendle Local Plan

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  • Application for a minor variation of a premises licence or club premises certificate

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  • Infrastructure Funding Statement

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  • Apply for building regulations approval

    From 1 October 2023 the Health and Safety Executive set new laws for all building regulations applications.   The laws need all applicants to confirm that everyone ...

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  • Why do we manage performance?

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  • Conservation of Textile Mills and Weaving Sheds

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  • Corporate governance code and risk management policy

    The authority has a moral and statutory duty to take all reasonable actions to safeguard its employees, assets and the public and ensure that it ...

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  • Help paying energy bills

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  • Brierfield and Reedley 10 Year Vision

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  • Five Year Housing Land Supply

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  • Self and custom build houses

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  • Whitefield townscape heritage initiative

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  • Domestic bonfires

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  • Information for potential HAF providers

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  • Business Rates reliefs and discounts

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  • Pendle Local Plan Fourth Edition Preferred Options Consultation

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  • Organising a street party

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  • Apply for planning permission

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  • Authority monitoring report

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  • Planning a volunteering day

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  • Provisional Statement

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  • Strategic flood risk assessment

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  • Flooding

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  • Planning Policy consultations

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  • Application for a club machine permit

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  • Guidance notes for scrap metal dealers

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  • Strategic housing land availability assessment (SHLAA)

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  • Notes to read before you apply for a hackney carriage or private hire driver's licence

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  • Application for a club gaming permit

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