https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:16:55 +0000 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:16:55 +0000 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10834/rossendale-joins-recycle-week-as-recycling-rates-rise-by-4-following-the-introduction-of-food-waste-collections Rossendale joins the national call to ‘rescue your recyclables’ during Recycle Week 2026, as new figures show recycling rates rising by 4% since the introduction of weekly food collections Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10833/ten-rossendale-heritage-sites-open-doors-for-heritage-open-days Rossendale is set to celebrate its rich industrial, culture and community heritage as 10 sites across the borough take part in Heritage Open Days 2026, running from 11th-20th September Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10831/rossendale-council-employee-shortlisted-to-for-bbc-award A Rossendale Borough Council employee who spends his working day helping residents, and his spare time helping people in his local community, has been shortlisted for a BBC award. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10830/new-look-toddler-play-area-reopens-at-whitaker-park Families can enjoy a newly refurbished toddler play area at Whitaker Park after a £143,000 improvement scheme. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:35:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10829/rossendale-borough-council-secures-prosecution-following-persistent-noise-nuisance Rossendale Borough Council has successfully secured a prosecution against a resident who was found guilty of two offences of breaching a noise abatement notice relating to loud amplified music. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10828/saturday-footfall-rises-following-investment-in-haslingden-town-centre Saturday footfall in Haslingden town centre increased by more than 10% between April and June 2026 compared with the same period in 2024. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:46:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10827/up-to-10-000-available-to-help-businesses-fill-empty-shops-in-rossendale Businesses and entrepreneurs could get up to £10,000 to help bring empty commercial premises back to life in Crawshawbooth, Waterfoot and Rawtenstall. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10826/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-cricketers Rossendale's Year of Sport continues, shining a spotlight on Haslingden Cricket Club Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10825/government-outlines-plans-for-new-councils-in-lancashire The Government has announced its minded to decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire, subject to Parliamentary approval. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10824/four-rossendale-parks-win-green-flag-award Four of Rossendale's much-loved parks and gardens have received international recognition after achieving the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026/27. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10822/mayor-s-blog-june-2026-a-busy-start-to-my-mayoral-year I began my Mayoral year at the end of May, and it’s been a busy and rewarding start. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10820/rawtenstall-s-town-of-culture-bid Rawtenstall is officially in the running to become UK Town of Culture 2028, and we’re proud to be putting our borough on a national stage. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10819/community-conversations-begin-on-the-future-of-waterside-mill Early improvement work has taken place at Waterside Mill in Bacup as part of a Valley Heritage-led project to explore options for the long-term future of the site Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10818/new-investment-secured-for-edgeside-park-play-area-upgrade Rossendale Borough Council is moving ahead with the next stage of improvements to the top play area at Edgeside Park. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10817/three-residents-supported-into-employment-through-localised-wellbeing-programme Rossendale Works continues to support residents through tailored health, physical activity and wellbeing support. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10816/families-enjoy-fun-and-creative-eid-event-at-haslingden-library A fun and interactive Eid celebration event brought together all the different communities in Haslingden. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10815/new-mural-transforms-whitworth-railway-steps-as-council-delivers-community-led-improvements A vibrant new mural now brightens the busy railway steps between Quarry Street and Knowsley Crescent, delivered by Rossendale Borough Council as part of community‑led improvements in Whitworth. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10814/serial-fly-tipper-sentenced-following-investigations-into-waste-dumping-at-the-halo-haslingden Jake Daniel Harkin, 31, of Willow Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to three counts of fly-tipping at The Halo, one of Rossendale’s most -loved landmarks. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10813/rossendale-borough-council-appoints-pioneer-market-group-as-new-operator-for-rawtenstall-market Rossendale Borough Council has set out its intentions to appoint Pioneer Market Group as the new operator for Rawtenstall Market Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0100 https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/news/article/10812/rossendale-council-issues-1-000-fixed-penalty-notice-after-bacup-resident-reports-illegal-waste-dumping Rossendale Borough Council has taken enforcement action after a resident of New Line, Bacup, reported two men placing several bags of waste into a private skip late on Sunday 19th April 2026. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0100