OFSTED: Saint Michael and All Angels Primary, Foulridge - Good

A primary school in Foulridge has had its rating upgraded after a recent OFSTED inspection.

What does each Pendle GE2024 candidate stand for?

As we cover the General Election 2024 and candidates standing in Pendle, here we have each party's manifesto to enable you to read what each party is promising you in their own words. 

Anger after Colne football pitches churned up by Gala

A Colne Councillor has slammed Pendle Council after local football pitches were left "resembling an army tank exercise range" after use for Colne Gala.

Pendle Council forced to pay other side's legal fees as it buys Pendle Rise Shopping centre to demolish

Bought: Demolition planned by March 2026

The long-running saga between Pendle Borough Council and the former owner of the Pendle Rise Shopping centre in Nelson is finally over after the Council completed the purchase of the premises.

OFSTED: Earby Springfield Primary School - Requires Improvement

The OFSTED team were in the area recently inspecting Earby Springfield Primary School, and unfortunately found the school Requires Improvement.

OFSTED: Bradley Primary School, Nelson - Good

School inspectors OFSTED, recently visited Bradley Primary School in Nelson, and found the school to be performing at a Good level.

Pendle Council and Lancashire Police ignore Electoral Abuse claims

Cllr M. Iqbal watches the votes being counted

Pendle Council and Lancashire Police are being heavily criticised for failing to investigate Election Abuse claims in the Borough.

Pendle Tories criticised as Colne's project costs soar

Colne Market project has been scaled back

Pendle's Deputy Leader, Cllr David Whipp (Lib Dem), has criticised the former Conservative administration after a funding gap of up to £700k emerged in Colne's Levelling Up Fund projects.