Innovative management techniques and a dedication to improving services for customers has helped Chorley Council halve the number of sick days taken by staff, according to bosses at the authority.
Chorley Council's chief executive nominated for award 11:32am Sun 11 May 08 Donna Hall, chief executive at Chorley Council, has been nominated by Government officials as one of the most inspiring women in the country.
Giant trophies tour planned to celebrate Miller Homes success 8:01am Sun 11 May 08 Three giant trophies will be touring Chorley on Friday, May 30, as Miller Homes takes its victory lap of the town after being named Housebuilder of the Year for the third time in succession.
Shoppers, traders and local business people in Chorley will be encouraged to have their say on the future of the town's famous covered market when a major consultation exercise kicks off later this month.
Lancashire County Council Adult Learning will be hosting a series of free taster courses and events at Lancashire College, Chorley, and other venues across South Ribble as part of Adult Learners Week, which takes place from 17 -23 May.
Customers of Chorley Council have been reassured that complaints are being investigated properly after the Local Government Ombudsman published its verdict on the authority.
Leading property consultancy, CB Richard Ellis, has advised on a deal that sees Warner Asset Management, occupy the first phase of a new mixed use development at Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village, Chorley.
Central Lancashire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has confirmed plans for a new purpose built three to four doctor general practice in Buckshaw Village, Chorley.
British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed that the body of a man struck by a train near the Euxton is that of a 39-year-old man from the Chorley area.
Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park employee from Chorley wins award 10:00am Thu 8 May 08 Chorley resident, Heather Ingham, PR and marketing manager at Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, has clinched an award equivalent to an Oscar at the annual shopping centre awards ceremony, the Purple Apples, in London.
Postal voting under review in Chorley 9:53pm Wed 7 May 08 A long-serving councillor has attacked the postal vote system for being "too complicated and difficult to understand".
Chorley soldier returns from Afghanistan 6:58pm Wed 7 May 08 A Territorial Army sergeant from Chorley was among nine from the town's unit to return home from a tour of duty in Afghanistan this month.
PNE dream come true for Chorley soccer star 4:42pm Wed 7 May 08 It's every young footballer's dream to become a professional footballer, but for Chorley soccer star Nathan Fairhurst that dream has become a reality.
The Jessica Knight fund, which is raising money to send stab victim Jessica to swim with dolphins in Florida and to visit Disney Land, is still going strong and is set to benefit from a spirit, mind and body exhibition.
Mental health charity, Chorley and South Ribble Mind, which has offices in Devonshire Road and Stump Lane, Chorley, is planning to take part in an annual national week of awareness in the town.
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