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.

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.

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.

Residents Preferred Smaller Councils – So Why Choose Two? LCC Leader Stephen Atkinson Responds

Pendle Insider has been taking a close look at the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation decisions taken by both Lancashire County Council and Pendle Borough Council, and have sought to understand why the Reform-led County Council opted for the 2 Unitary Authority model.

David Whipp accused of risking staff safety and a conflict of interest as Barnoldswick Town clerk dramatically quits

Barnoldswick Town Council's clerk has dramatically quit during this month's meeting, blaming the Council leader, David Whipp, while other councillors raised conflict of interest concerns.

Colne Rhythm & Blues Festival shortlisted for award - vote now!

Colne's popular Rhythm & Blues Festival has again been shortlisted for the UK Blues Festival of the Year.