Sunday, 8 March 2026

Pendle Council Leader, David Whipp, responds to criticism of Earby's Pride in Place funding - meeting planned Monday

Following recent personal criticism from Earby Town Council, regarding the allocation of the town's Pride in Place funds, Pendle Council leader, David Whipp (Lib Dem) has responded in a lengthy post...

Saturday, 7 March 2026

Earby Town Council condemns Pendle Council Leader, David Whipp's, allocation of its Pride in Place funds - accuses him of "self promotion"

Earby Town Council has released a damning statement against Pendle Borough Council Leader, David Whipp (Lib Dem), and his allocation of Pride in Place funds.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Barnoldswick's Bands on the Square (BOTS) cancelled

Barnoldswick Town Council's popular Bands on the Square (BOTS) event for 2026 is unlikely to go ahead they have said.

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Pendle Borough Council Budget 2026/27 - Tax rise and savings

Pendle Borough Council met for its annual, and penultimate, Budget meeting last night. Here's the lowdown on this year's Council Tax and plans.

Sunday, 1 March 2026

Colne Market Hall - What's Going On? Important Dates and Market Rates

There's been a lot of speculation about what's happening, or going to happen, to Colne Market. We're just as curious as you, so we went and found out!

Historic Trafalgar House partial demolition and car park plans submitted by Council partner PenBrook - REF: (26/0101/FUL)


A dilapidated Nelson Heritage asset is set for partial demolition and turned into a car park, after a planning application was submitted earlier this month.

Friday, 27 February 2026

Councillors vote to 'find a way around' conflict of interest rules

Two Pendle Councillors have asked the Council to find a way around independent legal advice given regarding conflicts of interest.