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Council standards praised
Published: Monday 10th November 2008
Rossendale Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious local government award. The Council is one of six to be shortlisted for the Standards and Ethics Award at the annual LGC Awards 2009. The LGC is one of the main trade magazines for local Government and the awards celebrate best practice in councils across the UK.
Campaign to cut violence against employees in shops
Published: Monday 10th November 2008
A campaign to reduce violence and anti-social behaviour towards people working in the retail trade is launched this week
Council grant pays for marching band
Published: Monday 10th November 2008
A marching band will lead a parade through Rawtenstall on Rememberance Day – thanks to a grant from Rawtenstall Neighbourhood Forum.
Residents urged to share their ambitions for Pennine Lancashire as part of international competition
Published: Friday 7th November 2008
Residents in Bacup are being encouraged to drop in and meet the designers behind plans to improve St. James Square in Bacup town centre.
Cleaner streets in Rossendale
Published: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Council-maintained roads and streets in Rossendale are getting cleaner, according to new statistics.
Council wins Planning Appeal
Published: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Planning permission will not be granted for an additional four homes on a new housing estate in Bacup.
Smoke control reminder
Published: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Residents in Rossendale are being reminded about the borough’s smoke control measures which have been in place since the 1970s.
New laws on planning
Published: Wednesday 5th November 2008
The Government has introduced changes to what householders can do to their property without needing planning permission.
Driveways and patios – new planning rules
Published: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Changes to planning regulations have made it easier for residents to construct new driveways and parking areas, as long as they use materials that will help to stop flooding.
Energy Efficiency Certificates now required
Published: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Anyone who is building, selling, or letting a home in Rossendale will require an Energy Performance Certificates from 1st October 2008.
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