Flood defences action call amid environment chiefs reserves fury
Action is needed on flood defences in the Ribble Valley, claim councillors who have accused the Environment Agency of ‘sitting on billions of pounds in reserves’.
Lancashire's rail ‘doom and gloom’ contrasts with ‘excellent’ Yorkshire services
RAILWAYS in Lancashire have suffered ‘doom and gloom’ for years while nearby Yorkshire districts are flourishing, claim campaigners.
Opposition blasts planning for 50th anniversary fund and Clitheroe Castle plans
Opposition councillors claim a Conservative-backed Golden Jubilee Fund for projects and a Clitheroe Castle grounds scheme lack key details around procedures and costs.
Diggers move in to start work on redevelopment of East Lancs market
Work has started on redeveloping Haslingden Market while the first stage of work towards a new Bacup market hall has been completed, Rossendale Council has said.
Ribble Valley cemetery owner highlights hopes for site’s future and sadness at claims
Calderstones Cemetery near Whalley is the focus of debate about its current state and future potential options, including a crematorium.
Cemetery campaigners work to safeguard historic burial ground
Campaigners have highlighted why they want to save an East Lancs hospital cemetery’s protected status and restore the site, as a bishop considers options for the site’s future.
Metrolink for East Lancs unity call by MP
Metrolink trams might one day run to East Lancashire - if neighbouring councils can work together, an MP has said.
‘Second homes and council tax' quiz for valley homes needed
COUNCIL chiefs are to look into issues surrounding a council tax premium on people who own second homes or houses that are unoccupied for periods of time.
20 years after riots, 'community cohesion at risk if charity's funding cut'
Community relations in Pendle are at risk if a charity’s funding is cut, councillors have warned.
New taxi safety measures with app checks and penalties for telling ‘lies’ welcomed
New measures to improve taxi safety in Pendle have been welcomed and backed by borough councillors.
