PBC P&R Meeting summary - 27.5.2021

The first Council meeting back in chambers following a year of lockdown enabled councillors and members of the public to gather once again to discuss local community matters.

Last week's annual Council meeting was not open to the public and took place at Nelson & Colne College Sports Hall.

Pendle Innovation Centre set to be re-let

Pendle Innovation Centre is set to be re-let after the Council was asked to release the tenants from their six-year lease after being unable to fill the premises and make it viable.

PEARL on the agenda at P&R Committee

Pendle Borough Council and Barnfield Construction's controversial partnership, PEARL, is set to be discussed at this Thursday's (May 27) Policy & Resources meeting.

Trawden Parish Councillor dismissed after Council meetings ruled unlawful

David Storey

Trawden Parish Councillor, David Storey, has been dismissed after a recent court case ruled that Trawden Parish Council meetings were not lawful. 

Pendle Council proposes religious motion condemning Israel for recent violence

Councillors of Pendle Borough Council are being asked condemn only Israel, in a heavily biased religous motion proposed by former Council leader, Mohammed Iqbal (Lab).

Barnoldswick Lib Dems blasted for wasting residents' money on street name dispute

A house building firm and local residents have criticised councillors in Barnoldswick for wasting taxpayers cash after they lost a legal dispute over naming rights of a new housing development.

Pendle Borough Council Election Results 2021

Pendle Borough Council Election Results 2021

https://www.pendle.gov.uk/directory_record/670147/2021_-_borough_election_6_may

Total Council seats
Conservatives     18
Labour                10
Lib Dems              5