A COUNCILLOR has hailed a decision to spare the Barnoldswick Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC).

The Barnoldswick centre, in West Close Road, is one of Lancashire County Council’s 15 household waste recycling centres which was set to see its operation contract expire on March 31, 2018.

However, in a report to Cllr Marcus Johnstone, the Cabinet Member for Environment Services, and Cllr David Borrow, the county council’s Deputy Leader, the council’s head of waste management, Steve Scott, recommended retaining the current level of provision across the county.

County councillor David Whipp, who represents the West Craven area, said: “The future of HWRCs has been in doubt due to the huge funding gap caused by government cuts and shortfall in social care funds. There has been speculation that the recycling centres would be run down.

“The county council has confirmed a decision to retain all the recycling centres at their present opening hours and staffing levels.

“I’m delighted that Barnoldswick’s recycling centre is safe and that it’ll continue to make a major contribution to recycling for residents in West Craven.”