Pendle Borough Council Budget 2026/27 - Tax rise and savings

Pendle Borough Council met for its annual, and penultimate, Budget meeting last night. Here's the lowdown on this year's Council Tax and plans.

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".

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.