Free Bulky Household Items collection announced in Pendle Council budget

Pendle Borough Council has announced its budget for 2020/21 will include the removal of charges to collect Bulky Household Items.

FoI: Pendle Cemetery capacity

After a recent proposal by Nelson Town Council to sell or demolish the Lodge at Walton Lane Cemetery, we sent in a Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Pendle Borough Council to see how much burial space is available.

Trawden Chairman accused of verbal abuse and unlawful action

A row has erupted after the Chairman of Trawden Parish Council was accused of using foul language directed at another Councillor at a recent meeting.

County Cllr calls for public inquiry into PEARL venture

County Councillor, Azhar Ali (Lab), has called for an independent public inquiry into Pendle Borough Council's joint venture with PEARL.

Controversial planning app approved after 'call in'

Nadeem Ahmed (Con), David Whipp (Lib Dem), Mohammed Iqbal (Lab)

A controversial planning application in Nelson has finally been approved after being 'called in' by Councillors.

Town and Parish Councils in Pendle publish their 2020/21 Precepts

Towns and Parishes around Pendle have filed their confirmed Precepts to Pendle Borough Council for the year 2020/21.

Big decisions to be made at upcoming P&R Committee

Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee meets again on Thursday 13th February to discuss a number of important issues.

Earby underwater again despite £1m flood defences

Brand new flood defences in Earby have been criticised after the town was left underwater again.

Trawden Council in double planning appeal victory

Two planning application appeals in Trawden have been rejected by the Government's Planning Inspectorate, resulting in a double victory for the local Council.

Controversial planning approval 'called-in' for reconsideration

PBC Leader Mohammed Iqbal (Labour)

Pendle Borough Council has confirmed that the decision to approve planning permission for an unauthorised home extension in Nelson, has been suspended.