Council criticised for lack of PEARL transparency

Pendle Borough Councillors have come under fire for their partnership with Barnfield Construction in PEARL, citing a lack of transparency and favourtism.

Pendle Leader sets precedent for unauthorised home extensions

Pendle Borough Council leader, Mohammed Iqbal, has been criticised for ignoring planning rules and setting a "dangerous" precedent regarding home extensions.

Colne housing development given the go-ahead

Harrison Drive housing location
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A proposal to erect 79 houses off Harrison Drive, Colne, has been approved by Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee.

Major Colne housing development set for approval

Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee meets on Thursday 30th January, where two major planning applications will be considered.

Lord Greaves calls disciplinary hearing "a farce" as he is found guilty of breaching conduct rules

Lord Tony Greaves, has been found guilty of breaching the Councillor's Code of Conduct at a disciplinary hearing panel on Monday (27th January).

Earby Council hits out at "unacceptable" drainage plan

Councillors at Earby Town Council have criticised new drainage plans for a development on Bailey Street, Earby.

Backlash to local newspaper's poster headline

Local newspapers, Pendle Today and Lancashire Telegraph, are facing a backlash from readers after headlining a story with "Neo-Nazi."

Disciplinary hearing looms for Lord Greaves over Nazi jibe

Pendle Borough Council is gearing up for its disciplinary hearing on Monday against Lib Dem peer, Lord Greaves, for calling a member of the public a "Nazi".