Earby Town Council condemns Pendle Council Leader, David Whipp's, allocation of its Pride in Place funds - accuses him of "self promotion"

Earby Town Council has released a damning statement against Pendle Borough Council Leader, David Whipp (Lib Dem), and his allocation of Pride in Place funds.

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.

David Whipp accused of risking staff safety and a conflict of interest as Barnoldswick Town clerk dramatically quits

Barnoldswick Town Council's clerk has dramatically quit during this month's meeting, blaming the Council leader, David Whipp, while other councillors raised conflict of interest concerns.

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. 

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.

Barnoldswick Lib Dems blasted for wasting residents' money on street name dispute

A house building firm and local residents have criticised councillors in Barnoldswick for wasting taxpayers cash after they lost a legal dispute over naming rights of a new housing development.

Police clear Pendle Lib Dem leader of any offences

Lancashire Police have spoken to Pendle Liberal Democract leader, David Whipp, after he was caught on camera taking a Conservative election leaflet from a resident's letterbox recently.

Pendle Lib Dem leader caught stealing a Tory election leaflet

A senior councillor has been caught on camera stealing a rival leaflet during campaigning for the upcoming elections.

Controversial planning app approved after 'call in'

Nadeem Ahmed (Con), David Whipp (Lib Dem), Mohammed Iqbal (Lab)

A controversial planning application in Nelson has finally been approved after being 'called in' by Councillors.

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".