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Rossendale Works has released its latest timetable, offering a wide range of free, friendly and accessible weekly activities.

Rossendale Borough Council have updated our Alterations and Extensions to Residential Properties Supplementary Planning document (SPD), following Cabinet approval this month.

Rossendale Borough Council has launched a new signage and wayfinding project in Waterfoot as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), a government fund designed to support local economic growth.

Rossendale Borough Council has announced the appointment of Cllr Liz McInnes as the new Mayor of Rossendale for 2026/27, following her nomination at the Council’s Annual Meeting on 22nd May 2026.

To request an application form: email niamhclawson@rossendalebc.gov.uk.

Rossendale Borough Council has launched a new Heating Oil Support Scheme to help residents with rising fuel costs, offering financial support to households who rely on heating oil to heat their homes.

Council Leader Alyson Barnes latest update May '26

The Mayor of Rossendale has presented three local charities with donations totalling £7,750, following a full year of community fundraising across the borough.

Council approves plans to secure a sustainable, modern leisure offer, support key facilities, invest in upgrades and develop a new borough‑wide vision for physical activity.

Rossendale’s first Sport and Wellbeing Festival brought over 100 residents together at Marl Pits for a day of activities.