A FINAL decision on a rural Ribble Valley pub's bid for permission to create additional letting bedrooms is expected in the coming weeks.

The Red Pump in Bashall Eaves has sent an application to Ribble Valley Borough Council for the project which also included the creation of an administration office.

Mitton and Bashall Eaves Parish Council has raised no objections to the Clitheroe Road pub scheme and called on it to be welcomed.

In a letter to the council a spokesman said: "We wish it to be recorded that the parish council feel this application should be welcomed as it enhances what we hope will become a key attraction for the village."