Colne Market Hall - What's Going On? Important Dates and Market Rates

There's been a lot of speculation about what's happening, or going to happen, to Colne Market. We're just as curious as you, so we went and found out!

Colne Rhythm & Blues Festival shortlisted for award - vote now!

Colne's popular Rhythm & Blues Festival has again been shortlisted for the UK Blues Festival of the Year.

Colne shop has alcohol licence suspended

The shop has had is alcohol licence revoked.

A Colne convenience store has had its alcohol licence revoked after being found to have illegally sold alcohol to underage shoppers.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Colne housing development given the go-ahead

Harrison Drive housing location
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A proposal to erect 79 houses off Harrison Drive, Colne, has been approved by Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee.

Major Colne housing development set for approval

Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee meets on Thursday 30th January, where two major planning applications will be considered.

Lord Greaves calls disciplinary hearing "a farce" as he is found guilty of breaching conduct rules

Lord Tony Greaves, has been found guilty of breaching the Councillor's Code of Conduct at a disciplinary hearing panel on Monday (27th January).

Disciplinary hearing looms for Lord Greaves over Nazi jibe

Pendle Borough Council is gearing up for its disciplinary hearing on Monday against Lib Dem peer, Lord Greaves, for calling a member of the public a "Nazi".