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Useful Planning Information
The planning system deals with a wide range of economic, social and environmental issues. The planning hierarchy incorporates a variety of public and private sector ...
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Statutory protection of village greens
Village greens enjoy statutory protection under two nineteenth century Acts: Inclosure Act 1857 (Section 12) Under this section, it is a criminal offence ...
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Monitoring Officer Protocol
Summary of Main Monitoring Officer Functions Description Source ...
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Can I get help with my rent?
You may be able to claim housing benefit to help towards some or all of your rent. This will depend on your income, savings and ...
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Carrying out demolition work
Under Section 80 of the Building Act 1984 anyone intending to carry out demolition work is required to notify the Council. ...
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About Rossendale Museum
Museum of local history and general interest, housed in a former mill owner's residence, built in 1840 for the Hardman family. Capture the atmosphere of ...
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Food Safety Section
Rossendale Borough Council's Environemental Health Officers help ensure that food made, stored or sold from a shop, resturant, cafe or burger van is ...
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Notice of Vacancy - Healey & Whitworth Ward
ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR HEALEY ...
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Extract from Building Act 1984
80.-(1) This section applies to the demolition of the whole or part of a building except-a demolition in pursuance of a demolition order made under ...
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Introduction
Rossendale has a distinctive built heritage reflecting the area's history, people and landscape. This can be seen in individual structures such as farmhouses, chapels ...
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Our Service
The insurance section arranges all the council's insurance policies and covers. It also deals with all the insurance claims against the council.AddressRossendale Borough CouncilKingfisher Business ...
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Information
Councillors hold Surgeries on a regular basis. Your local Councillor can help you with issues about Rossendale Borough Council, problems affecting your community, problems with ...
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Overview
Rossendale Borough Council has the follwing committees. The Cabinet Development Control Committee Licensing Committee ...
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Statutory protection of common land
Common Land is protected under several Acts of Parliament. Listed below are brief summaries of the most relevant Acts. You will need toundertake further research if you ...
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Health and Safety Section
Rossendale Borough Council helps ensure that offices, shops and warehouses as well as cultural, entertainment and leisure premises are safe for employees, the public and ...
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How can I pay my rent?
DIRECT DEBITGreen Vale Homes' preferred method of payment is Direct Debit and can be made from most Banks or Building Societies, on a weekly or ...
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Helmshore Mills Textile Museum - Now Open
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum has gone through final, major improvements. New displays, a recommended route round the museum and improved visitor facilities have all been completed. This exciting £1 ...
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Overview
Vacant properties are a wasted resource and can look unsightly, attracting fly tipping, vandalism and other anti-social behavior. On this section of the website, ...
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Introduction
A cold home can cause and contribute to numerous health problems. Heating your home properly, insulating and looking after yourself during cold weather can ...
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Insulation
Insulation is the best way to keep your home warmer for longer, after you've spent money heating it up. It'll also mean it takes ...
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Credit Crunch Business Support
There are a number of helpful tips and suggestions as outlined below on the business link website at www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest/creditcrunch Beat the Credit Crunch ...
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Information for Landlords
If you rent out a property the repairs for which you are responsible are contained in Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenants Act ...
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Introduction
This section covers the more 'unusual' approaches some people are taking to saving energy and becoming more environmentally friendly. Some of these methods ...
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Have your say on Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Plans to tackle key local issues in each part of Rossendale are making good progress. A series of consultation events took place in January ...
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Help and advice for businesses during the recession
This section contains lots of useful help and advice for businesses during the recession. Follow the links below to veiw information on different ways you ...
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Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)
The Strategic Housing Market Assesment (SHMA) for Rossendale is headed up by the Strategic Housing Section in the Regeneration Department. To find out more about ...
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How to submit a Search via the NLIS hub
To submit applications and fees electronically via the hub would save at least one day of waiting time. ...
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Our Service
Rossendale Borough Council's Conveyancing Section deals with Deeds and documents relating to Council owned land and property. It also deals with other legal work which ...
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Your Right to Buy
The Right to Buy Scheme has been available to secure and public sector tenants since 1980 and is currently operated under the provisions of The ...
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Pollution Control Section
The Pollution, Housing and Health Section deal with a wide range of pollution issues and the work is split into the following: ...
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Health and Safety Issues
Industrial premises do not fall in to the enforcement responsibility of Rossendale BC.For information on health and safety ...
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About our Service
You may not be aware of what Democratic Services do within the Council. The popular view is that we just take minutes of meetings - not ...
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Our Service
The Public Health Section at Rossendale Borough Council undertakes a number of statutory duties assigned to the Council. We enforce a wide range of public ...
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How Environmental Health Help you
Each year the borough's Environmental Health Department receives hundreds of requests to assist people who suffer noise from their neighbours. Under the Environmental Protection Act ...
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Schools
Education is managed by Lancashire County Council, who provide information in the education section of their website. Lancashire county council also maintain ...
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Tadea Home Insulation Scheme
Provider: Tadea Type of Scheme: Low cost home insulation Cost to you: The ...
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About our Service
The Property Services Section manages the Council's land and property portfolio and is headed up by the Property Services Manager. The section currently has fourteen posts. ...
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Audit and Public Inspection of Accounts 2009/10
AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31st March 2010 Audit Commission Act 1998, sections 15 - 16 Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003 Regulations ...
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Environmental Health - Whats New?
This page contains items of news and information by way of links to other web sites or by downloadable documents or simply read them on ...
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Tax
If the person who died was paying tax on income from investments or as a self employed person or as an employee, tell the tax office ...
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Standards Committee
What is the Standards Committee? Under section 53 of the Local Government Act 2000, every Council must set up a Standards Committee. The statutory ...
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Appeals against Planning Decisions
From April 09 there will be a New Appeal Service for Household Applications. You can also search for appeals in Rossendale . Applicants are ...
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Overview
The Rossendale profile seeks to bring together into one place all of the information and statistics about the Borough that helps us to ...
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Heating
We all know heating is an essential element in keeping your home warm. But with the many different types of heating systems available it ...
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Introduction to Council Tax
Every residential property in England receives a Council Tax bill. There are two elements to your bill 50% relates to the property ...
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Getting in touch with Building Control
You can contact us at Building Control, during office hours (08.45 - 17.15) by telephoning 01706 252521 or 01706 252522 ...
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About the Landlords Forum
The Landlords Forum has been developed to give private landlords the chance to share ideas and find out about current and future policies and ...
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Rossendale Cemeteries
Rossendale Borough Council currently have 4 municipal cemeteries located at Bacup (opened 1862) Whitworth (1879) Rawtenstall (1877) and Haslingden (1902). All have plots ...
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Light Nuisance
Many people do not realise that their outside security light/s may be causing a problem to their neighbours. Some suggestions to avoid causing a ...
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General help and advice during the recession
Do you need general help and support? Your GP can offer support and advice and recommend treatments such as counselling. Call NHS Direct on ...
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Why has a summons been issued?
The Council has a legal obligation to take further action against both non payers and those who are paying late. As a consequence of ...
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About the Local Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a document that sets out the prorgamme of work for the preparation of the Local Development Framework (LDF). The ...
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Charitable Street Collections
This section details the application process for street collections and a download of the authorised collections is available. It is illegal to undertake a street ...
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Mould
Mould growth in the home is a cause and trigger for many health problems such as allergic reactions (e.g. asthma), irritation of tissues, infections ...
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Change in circumstances
You need to report any changes in circumstances for yourself, the person you are caring for or a dependent adult. A change can affect whether ...
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Overview
Household energy efficiency can help reduce your fuel bills (by reducing energy consumption through energy saving devices and better insulation), enhance your living conditions ...
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Effects on other benefits
Claiming Carer's Allowance can affect the level of some other benefits and entitlements that you, or the person you care for, receive. ...
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About Us
The Development Control Committee considers planning applications and other related information. This Committee currently meets on a monthly basis at ...
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Actions to take if you are self disconnecting or worried about self disconnection
The following advice is supplied by Consumer Focus. Immediate Help 1. If you are having any problems with your Pre-Payment Meter ...
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Overview
The Private Rented Sector has a very important role to play in the housing market in Rossendale, providing housing for a wide range ...
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What Changes In My Circumstances Do I Need To Notify The Council of?
If you receive Housing and or Council Tax Benefit you are under a legal duty to notify the council immediately of any changes in circumstances. ...
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Our service
The Pollution, Housing and Health Section respond to a range of pollution issues with a view to preventing pollution taking place or stopping a pollution ...
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Overview
The information below may be of help to the organiser(s) of events: 1. A designated person should meet ...
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Overview
TPOs are designated under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated Regulations. In conservation Areas Trees are protected ...
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Standards for England
Standards for England Standards for England helps build confidence in local democracy. It provides an independent, national overview of how local authorities promote ...
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Planting Scheme in Whitworth
Gandy Brow: The line of beech trees at the rear of the long raise area will be thinned and the four cherry trees ...
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Contact Us
General Planning Queries The Planning Duty Officer is available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, 01706 252580 or at The One Stop Shop, Lord ...
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Contact Us
General Planning Queries The Planning Duty Officer is available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, 01706 252580 or at The One Stop Shop, Lord ...
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List of Committees
Please note minutes for recent meetings are held within the meetings and minutes section. Here you will find ...
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Help Available
Schemes, Loans and Grants There are various low cost schemes, low interest loans and grants available, which your business may be able to take ...
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Housing Strategy Action Plan 2005-2008 Progress
The Housing Strategy Action Plan progress section provides a six monthly update of the Housing Strategy Action Plan, and illustrates how the delivery of the actions set ...
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Corporate Governance
Rossendale Borough Council recognises that high ethical standards are the cornerstone of good governance and increasing residents confidence in local democracy. We are ...
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Introduction
Renewable energy is that which comes from natural resources of which there is an infinite supply, such as wind, solar (sun), water (waves, tides, ...
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Information for Tenants
The landlord is responsible for the repairs to the structure and exterior of the property, the basins, sinks, baths and toilets in the property and ...
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How to claim
There are several ways of making a claim for Carer's Allowance: you can claim online, ask for a claim form to be sent to you ...
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Introduction to Small Business Rate Relief
Small Business Rate Relief has been available from April 2005. From April 2010, small businesses with a rateable value of up to £12,000 may ...
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Annual Governance Report
The Annual Governance Report covers the audit of the Council for each year ended 31 March and is presented by the District Auditor to ...
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Supply goods and services to Rossendale Borough Council
Due to the semi-commissioning nature of the Authority Approved Lists are not maintained. To ensure Best Value, tendering opportunities are advertised within appropriate journals and on the ...
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Noise - What Can I Do?
Noise from neighbours can cause disturbance and be particularly annoying if this affects our quality of life, for example, lack of sleep. If at all ...
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Dog Exclusion Zone Order
The Dog Control Orders (Prescribed Offences and Penalties, etc) Regulations 2006 (5.1. 2006/1059). The Dogs Exclusion ...
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Maintaining a register
As a Commons Registration Authority, we are responsible for maintaining the Registers of Common Land and Village Greens. This includes updating the registers when ownership of ...
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Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
We have revised the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) in light of recent public consultation events and new legislation. A draft of the new ...
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Blocked or Broken Drainage
Drains and Sewers The Pollution Section of the Environmental Health Department provide information and advice about defective drains and sewers serving private properties, and will ...
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A Policy For Collection of Rent
Green Vale Homes primary aim is to provide a good standard of accommodation for its tenants to enjoy and maximising rental income is essential to ...
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The Fouling of Lands by Dogs Order
The Dog Control Orders (Prescribed Offences and Penalties, etc) Regulations 2006 (5.1. 2006/1059). The Fouling of Land ...
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Council Tax Bills
One bill will be sent for each property. This bill will show the name(s) of the person(s) or company liable to pay the charges ...
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About Noise Nuisance
When is noise nuisance a statutory nuisance? Noise nuisance is covered by Part III of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This law empowers local ...
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Welcome to the Environmental Health Section
The Environmental Health department at Rossendale Borough Council comprises of a number of specialist teams who concentrate on food safety, pollution, public safety and Health ...
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Planning Application Process
The Council is obligated to promote good planning practice. Planning is the positive means of enhancing and protecting our environment, whilst allowing the development ...
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General Introduction to Statutory Responsibilities
The Monitoring Officer is a statutory appointment under Section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This Protocol provides some general information ...
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Contaminated Land
The Rossendale Borough Council has the responsibility to ensure that contaminated land is identified, investigated and remedied. Part IIA of the Environment Act 1995 ...
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Our Customer Promise
To put customers first, at all times and at every point of contact Our customers have the right to be treated ...
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The Responsibilities of Building Control
Building Control is the system by which the health and safety of persons in and around buildings is safeguarded . The Council's Building Control Section is responsible ...
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Overview
Design and Access statements are an essential part of the submission of a planning application, as without them the Council is unable to validate ...
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Information for childminders
The Food Standards Agency has produced a Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) pack especially for childcarers such as childminders. The SFBB pack is ...
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Energy Efficiency Schemes, Loans and Grants
There are various low cost schemes, low or zero interest loans and grants available to homeowners, landlords and business owners. These schemes have varying ...
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Design and Access Statements
Design and Access statements are an essential part of the submission of a planning application as without them, the Council is unable to ...
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Working Arrangements
It is important that Members and Officers work together to promote the corporate health of the Council. The Monitoring Officer plays a key role ...
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The Monitoring Officer
What is the Monitoring Officer? All local authorities are required by Section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 to appoint a ...
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Help and Advice on Housing Issues During the Recession
Get Advice... If you are worried about the possibility of being repossessed it is crucial that you pay your mortgage debts before any other ...
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Caravan Site Licensing
Caravan Site Licensing The Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960 prohibits the use of land as a caravan site unless the occupier ...
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Instalments & Payments
Payment of Council Tax is due on demand on the 1st April each year, but council's are obliged to offer a statutory instalment plan (maximum ...
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What is the Place Survey?
All local authorities are required to carry out the new 'Place Survey' which replaces the former Best Value User Satisfaction Survey carried out by ...
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Landlords Responsibilities
There are numerous legal responsibilities a landlord is required to adhere to. This page takes a look at these responsibilities in relation to ...
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Zoo's
It is unlawful to operate a Zoo, as defined in the Zoo Licencing Act 1981 except under the authority of a licence issued under ...
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Conservation Areas
Rossendale currently has 9 Conservation Areas, designated under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and defined as "areas of special ...
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Purchase Lease Rental Scheme
The Purchase Lease Rental (PLR) Scheme provides members of the public with the opportunity to apply to purchase, lease or rent Council owned land. This ...
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Useful Contacts
British Bankers' Association (BBA) The BBA produce some useful leaflets on proving your identity and a range of banking services. For more information: visit http://www.bba.org.uk/ ...
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Criteria used for assessing grants & what to put in your application form
Applicants must be able to demonstrate how their organisation will meet the priorities in the Councils Corporate Plan and the Rossendale Partnerships Sustainable Community ...
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Industrial Estates - Heys St, Daniel St, Henrietta St
The Council currently lets units on three industrial estates in the Borough, located in Whitworth and Bacup. For further information or to arrange a ...
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Listed Buildings
Buildings of special architectural or historic interest are listed by the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport under the Planning (Listed Buildings ...
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Consultation Events
This document relates to the Core Strategy consultation. For other current consultations please see the 'Have Your Say' section. Keeping in Touch The ...
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Draught Proofing
Draught proofing is one of the cheapest and simplest ways to save on your heating bills. All it involves is blocking gaps around the ...
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Glossary of Terms
Disclaimer The Glossary is neither a statement of law nor an interpretation of the law, and its status is only an introductory guide to planning ...
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End of Year Performance Report 2007/8
End Of Year Performance Report (split by sections) ...
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End of Year Performance Report 2007/8
End Of Year Performance Report (split by sections) ...
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The Valley Centre and Town Hall and Annex Rawtenstall
Redevelopment of Valley Centre, Council Buildings, Public Toilets and Existing Car Park to provide mixed-use scheme, comp. 5726 sq m retail, 1125 sq m food ...
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End of Year Performance Report 2007/8
End Of Year Performance Report (split by sections) ...
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The Valley Centre and Town Hall and Annex Rawtenstall
Redevelopment of Valley Centre, Council Buildings, Public Toilets and Existing Car Park to provide mixed-use scheme, comp. 5726 sq m retail, 1125 sq m food ...
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The Valley Centre and Town Hall and Annex Rawtenstall
Redevelopment of Valley Centre, Council Buildings, Public Toilets and Existing Car Park to provide mixed-use scheme, comp. 5726 sq m retail, 1125 sq m food ...
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The Valley Centre and Town Hall and Annex Rawtenstall
Redevelopment of Valley Centre, Council Buildings, Public Toilets and Existing Car Park to provide mixed-use scheme, comp. 5726 sq m retail, 1125 sq m food ...
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Core Strategy: Stacksteads, Weir & Britannia Area Vision
The Issues & Options paper for Stacksteads, Weir and Britannia section of the emerging Core Strategy. ...
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Core Strategy: Rawtenstall Area Vision
The Issues and Options paper for the Rawtenstall Area Vision section of the emerging Core Strategy ...
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Core Strategy: Bacup Area Vision
The Issues and Options paper for the Bacup Area Vision section of the emerging Core Strategy ...
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Core Strategy: Crawshawbooth, Loveclough & Goodshaw Area Vision
The Issues and Options paper for the Crawshawbooth, Loveclough & Goodshaw Area Vision section of the emerging Core Strategy ...
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Results found in Meeting Minutes
Item B1 - Application No. 2004/012 - Former Chapel, Off York Street, Crawshawbooth
B1 application 2004-012.pdf ...
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Item B2 - Application No. 96/226 - Site to the rear of Bowker Street, Off Aktin Street, Irwell Vale
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Item B3 - Application No. 2002/608 - C Cheadle & Sons, Herbert Street, Stacksteads, Bacup
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Item B4 - Application No. 2003/497 - Whinberry View, Bacup Road, Rossendale
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Item B5 - Application No. 2002/501 - Tongbridge Mill, Reed Street, Bacup
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Item B1 - Application No. 1997/155 - Land at Oaklands Drive & Lower Cribden Avenue, Rawtenstall
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Item B2 - Application No. 2004/513 - Edenwood Mill, Edenwood Road, Ramsbottom
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Item B3 - Application No. 2004/555 - Land Adjacent to Deansgreave Road, Off New Line, Bacup
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Item B4 - Application No. 2003/744 - Higher Mill, Millgate Road/East Parade, Rawtenstall
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Item B5 - Application No. 2004/143 - Land Off Rockcliffe Road, Bacup
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Item B6 - Application No. 14/2002/261 - Land Off Eastgate, Whitworth
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Item E1 - Section 2 Our Ambitions
Item E1. Section 2 - Our Ambitions - CIP 1 .pdf ...
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Item E1 - Section 3 Achievements
Item E1. Section 3 - Achievements in 2006 - CIP.pdf ...
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Item B1a Appendix 16 - G2088 (05) 133 B Section 278 Works
G2088 (05) 133 B Section 278 Works.pdf ...
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Item D1. Section 1 - Performance Report
Item D1. Section 1 - High level Performance Summary 2 .pdf ...
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Item E1 - Section 5 Major Strategic Risks
Item E1. Section 5 - Major Strategic Risks -CIP.pdf ...
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Item E1 - Section 7 Using our resources to deliver our priorites
Item E1. Section 7 - Using our resources to deliver priorities v2 1 .pdf ...
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Item E1 - Section 8 Corporate Governance Arrangements
Item E1. Section 8 - Corporate Governance Arrangements.pdf ...
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Item D3 - Analysis of the Communications Section of the General Household Survey
Item D3 Communications Report.pdf ...
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Item E1 - Section 6 Managing our Performance
Item E1. Section 6 -The Council-s PMF - CIP.pdf ...
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Item F1 Report under Section 25 of the Local Government Act 2003 and update to the Medium Term Financial Strategy
Item F1.pdf ...
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B4. Report of the Licensing Manager in respect of the Gambling Act 2005 - Section 157 - Responsible Authority with regard to the protection of children from harm
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Results found in Events
Policy Scrutiny Committee
The Policy Scrutiny Committee will be considering a number of matters including the consultation on Neighbourhood Engagement, the Play Strategy and the Environment Strategy to name but a few items.
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Cabinet Meeting
If you want to know more about local decision making why not come along to a Cabinet meeting. There will be an opportunity to question Councillors and you can find out what is happening in Rossendale.
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Local Democracy Week
Local Democracy Week is an annual event that looks to increase public engagement with democratic process, particular young people. We've got an exciting programme of events planned.
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Results found in FAQs
I am only using part of the premises. Is there any relief available?
Section 44(a) relief is a temporary relief which may be awarded to business ratepayers who are only using part of their premises and the remaining ...
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How do I contact the Recovery Section?
By telephone on 0845 9000 500By email - recovery@rossendalebc.gov.ukOr in person at the One Stop Shop Rawtenstall Monday - Friday - 9.00am - 5.00pm ...
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How is SBRR calculated in these partly occupied cases?
Where, for example a property has a full RV below £15000 (ie ignoring any partly occupied property apportionment) and has satisfied the other SBRR conditions ...
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How much council Tax do I owe at this time?
Enquires about balances for un-summonsed debt must be made to the Billing Section onTelephone 0845 900 0500Email mailto:counciltax@rossendalebc.gov.ukYou will be asked to provide your Council ...
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What documents are out for consultation?
You can view all open consultations within our online consultation section. ...
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Who are my local councillors?
You can view councillors by name, ward and party in the councillor section of the website. ...
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What if I recieve a summons for my committal to prison?
If you are unable to pay the amount of the summons in full prior to the hearing date, you must contact my Recovery section immediately.If ...
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What if I can't pay in full?
Contact the Council's Recovery section who will try to make a suitable payment arrangement with you.This will necessitate the Council asking the Court to grant ...
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Where can I get more information about planning issues?
There is a national planning portal which provides a one stop shop for planning information and on-line services. This website also provides a 'useful planning ...
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Why is the Council deducting my benefits when I have no liability for Council Tax?
This will normally be the result of a gap in your entitlement, or for a period when you weren't entitled to benefit.The Housing/Council Tax Benefit ...
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Do I need to attend Court?
No. Only if you have a valid defence against the granting of a Liability Order. Examples of valid defences would be that the amount on ...
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How much money would be taken from my benefit on an attachment of benefits?
The rate of deduction is £2.90 per week as of April 2006 from qualifying benefits such as Income Support or Job seekers allowance.In order to arrange for ...
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How do I complain about your service?
All staff in the Council Tax Benefit, Billing and Recovery section are fully committed to providing the best possible service for all our customers, however ...
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How does the Planning Process Work ?
Full details on how Planning Applications are determined can be found in our Planning Process Section. If you have any further questions please email ...
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How do I request a copy bill?
Contact the Business Rate Section who will arrange for a bill to be sent to you.Tel: 0845 900 0500Email: nndr@rossendalebc.gov.uk ...
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There is no (or reduced) benefits shown on my bill or I am waiting for benefitsto sort out my claim ?
Have you recently submitted a renewal or new claim? Have you sent in all the relevant proof of identity etc.?If NOT you should supply all ...
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How can I find out what’s payable on a business property in Rossendale?
Contact the Business Rate Section who will be able to provide you with the approximate amount payable on any business property in Rossendale.Tel: 0845 900 ...
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How much do I owe?
You can Check you Business Rates balance online Or you can contact the Business Rate Section who will provide details of amounts outstanding.Tel: 0845 900 ...
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How do I report buildings / works that do not have planning permission ?
You can email the details to planningenforcement@rossendalebc.gov.uk , including a description of the works, a plan (if possible) and photographs showing the extent of the ...
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What happens if outstanding amounts remain unpaid after receiving a liability order?
The Recovery section must decide on the best course of action to discharge the debt. Their options include bailiffs, attachment of earnings, deductions from qualifying ...
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What do I do if I cannot afford the statutory instalments?
You should pay as much as you can possibly afford, however the council cannot guarantee that you will be excluded from reminder & subsequently summons ...
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How do I appeal if I have not been awarded exemption/discount or a bill has been incorrectly issued ?
If you are issued a Council tax bill which you believe is incorrect you should contact the Billing Staff as soon as possible and notify ...
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Where does it say that former agricultural premises relief takes precedence over SBRR?
Section 43(8A) and (8B) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 provides that:where a property is eligible for charitable relief and SBRR, it shall receive ...
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Is there anything else I can claim, to help me pay my council tax?
Council Tax Benefit ensures that people living on low incomes including Income Support or Income based Job Seekers Allowance, will receive financial help with your ...
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What if a ratepayer has two separate businesses? Is SBRR available?
It depends on the circumstances of the particular case. Only a legal person (individual or body) can be liable for rates. Under section 43 of ...
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I am buying local business and leasing a shop. I am told by my accountant that I may benefit from a business rates rebate. Can you advise me how this works?
From April 2005, small businesses with a rateable value of up to £10,000 may qualify for a reduction from their full rate bill. ...
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Benefit Claims At Rossendale Now Twice As Quick Says Government Watchdog!
The report from the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate shows that the hard work of staff in the benefits section is paying off and standards of customer ...
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Council Helps To Clean Up ‘Eyesore’ Properties
Since autumn 2006, the council has written to the owners of 108 properties or pieces of land to request that improvement work is done to ...
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‘Eyesore’ properties get £4m makeover
Rossendale Council's Neat Team have utilized the S215 powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to target150 dilapidated properties and pieces of land ...
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Rossendale Against Recession
With the current economic climate many people are beginning to feel the pinch on their finances. Keeping an eye on your money is ...
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Temporary closure of Kay Street Car Park, Rawtenstall
The temporary closure of the car park will allow resurfacing work to be carried out. The closest alternative car parks are located on ...
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Council gets Tough on Fraud
The strategy to detect and deter benefit fraud includes: • A code of conduct for investigation staff, which sets out how investigation staff are expected to ...
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Talking Shop Bacup - short film
"Talking Shop is an inter-disciplinary project that uses the arts to research and promote the social and economic importance of small, local shops and businesses ...
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Council secures further conviction against club owner
Magistrates found Charles Dunne, of Stubbylee Moss Farm, on Deansgreave Rd , Britannia, guilty of failing to do everything in his power to secure ...
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Spotlight on Health in Rossendale
The focus for the Overview and Scrutiny Management meeting will be on 'Health in Rossendale' with numerous presentations. Progress on Rawtenstall's ...
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Leisure Review Invitation to Tender
The Council is seeking to adopt a strategic approach to the management and development of services and facilities ...
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Major planning improvement for Rossendale
The aim of the plan is to deliver a planning service which will be able to meet the expectations of councillors and most importantly local ...
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Code to protect young from gambling
Members of the Council's Cabinet have approved 'A Statement of Gambling Policy' which sets out how the Council will regulate gambling in the Borough. The ...
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Major drainage work to cemetery
The work starts on Tuesday, 26th August 2008 and is expected to take four weeks. During this time, fencing will be erected around ...
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Investors in People For Capita staff in the One Stop Shop
Capita staff provide a wide range of services for Rossendale Council including the One Stop Shop Team, staff working on Revenues and Benefits claims ...
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Rossendale Business Network Launches
A monthly programme of informal networking events together with more formal events held on a twice yearly basis are aimed at providing an opportunity for ...
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Food Forum Shortlisted for Award
The Forum - consisting of representatives from Rossendale Council, East Lancashire Primary Care Trust, local schools, and voluntary organisations - was set up to ...
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Boost for Food Safety Standards in Rossendale
The aim of the award is to promote excellence in food hygiene and food safety and to reward those food establishments that have achieved a ...
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Whitworth Cycleway
The cycleway will run from Masseycroft, at the southern end of Whitworth to join with the Britannia Greenway in the north. There is a new ...
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Taxi driver prosecuted for badge offence
The case against Peter Camps aged 50 of Crimea Street , Bacup, was heard in his absence at Rossendale Magistrates on Monday 16th March ...
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Winter Maintenance
The Council's Private Sector Housing Section has produced a set of four basic guidelines and is also offering householders in the borough a free booklet ...
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Rossendale says no to going it alone
Instead, Rossendale will look at developing new ways to work more productively with Lancashire County Council.The recent Government White Paper (Strong and Prosperous Communities), published ...
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Landlords Network sets new records
This networking event is organised for private landlords in the borough by Rossendale Council's Private Sector Housing Renewal Section. The Landlord's Event on 5th March ...
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Historic images smarten up Valley Centre
The laminated panels, with images provided by Rossendale Museum, will help to make the shopping centre less of an eyesore. ...
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Join in Council debates
At present, local people are able to attend all Full Council meetings and ask a question or make comments during Public Question Time. However, ...
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Polling District Review
First review In compliance with the Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) regulations 2006, every council in England and Wales must have undertaken and completed ...
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Council is ‘wheelie’ excited about cyclocross race
The race follows on from the success of a similar event organised by Dave in Edgeside Park last year with support from Rossendale Council. ...
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Rossendale Borough Council Statement on Development Control Committee
In all cases the Development Control Committee has previously resolved to grant planning permission on each of these sites subject to the conclusion of a ...
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Leisure facilities to stay open
The new option, which includes more than £220,000 transition funding, is being recommended to councillors and will go before a meeting of the full ...
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Rossendale Home Owners Questionnaire
This questionnaire is split into three sections. The first section asks about your current home, the second section asks where you moved to that ...
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