Pendle Lib Dems withdraw from Executive following failed motion to oust leader

David Whipp and the Lib Dems

David Whipp and his eight Liberal Democrat colleagues have all resigned from the shared administration (Executive branch) on Pendle Council. 

Jonathan Hinder MP column: Tackling Illegal Immigration

Jonathan Hinder MP Column

This week, I’m focusing on how this Government is taking decisive action to tackle illegal immigration - securing our borders, cracking down on smuggling gangs, and fixing the broken system left behind by the Conservatives.

Pendle Crime figures - December 2024

December 2024's crime figures in Pendle

OFSTED: SS John Fisher and Thomas More - Monitoring update

A recent OFSTED monitoring inspection at John Fisher and Thomas More secondary school in Colne, has found a number of improvements at the school as it works to shed its 'Requires Improvement' label from 2023.

Pendle Leader's position under threat from Lib Dem motion

Pendle Council Leader, Asjad Mahmood

Pendle Councillor Leader, Asjad Mahmood's (IND) position is under threat following a motion by the Liberal Democrats to oust him.

Jonathan Hinder MP column: A Fairer Deal for Renters

Jonathan Hinder Column

This week, I’ve focused my column on the Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill, which passed its Third Reading in the House of Commons last week. This Bill is the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in over 40 years, and it will make a real difference for renters across Pendle and Clitheroe.

Colne planning enforcement notices - January 2025

 

Colne & District enforcement action

January 2025

1. Field 3226 at the junction with Reedymoor Lane, Whitemoor Road,Foulridge
Breach of condition notice requiring the owner to remove all vehicles, horse boxes, trailers, other vehicles and structures including dog kennels from the extended hardcore area and to submit details of the manure storage arrangements and details of the foul water drainage for approval by the council.

The matter was proved in absence on 28th February 2024. The defendant was fined for failing to comply with the notice. Further court hearing 24th September 2024 for noncompliance. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined.

PBC criticised for 'significant weaknesses' in damning report from financial auditors

Pendle Borough Council has been heavily criticised by financial auditors in a recent inspection of the Council's bookeeping and financial management.

In the report, due to be discussed at the upcoming Accounts & Audit Committee on January 28, 2025, auditors Grant Thornton said it had found "significant weaknesses" in the Council's "governance" and "financial sustainability".