Uncertainty over funding of weekly food waste collections

Assistant Director of Operational Services, David Walker

Pendle Borough Councillors were left in a dilemma on whether to order new waste collection trucks, bins and caddies in preparation for new rules in 2026, whilst there is still uncertainty about funding and whether the project will actually go ahead.

Councillors call on LCC to fund Waste Services 'shunted' on to PBC

Pendle Borough Councillor, David Whipp (Lib Dem), has led the call on Lancashire County Council to help fund Waste costs due to be imposed on Pendle when the County Council's disposal contract at Whinney Hill, Accrington, expires in March 2025.

Pendle Borough Council: Annual Full Council Meeting

Councillors of Pendle Borough Council convened at Nelson Town Hall for the first meeting following the local elections earlier this month.

OFSTED 2024: Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson - Good

OFSTED inspected Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School earlier this year and found that it is still a Good school.

OFSTED 2024: Primet Academy, Colne - Requires Improvement

Primet Academy Secondary School in Colne has been rated as Requires Improvement by OFSTED in its latest inspection.

OFSTED 2024: Pendle Community High School & College, Nelson - Outstanding

Pendle Community High School & College has been rated as Outstanding by OFSTED in its latest inspection.