Marsden Park Bike Pump Track approved

Nelson Town Hall

A controversial bike pump track development at Nelson's Marsden Park has been approved by the Nelson, Brierfield and Reedley Committee at this month's meeting.

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: 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.

OFSTED 2024: Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson - Good

OFSTED inspected Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School earlier this year and found that it is still a Good school.

OFSTED 2024: Pendle Community High School & College, Nelson - Outstanding

Pendle Community High School & College has been rated as Outstanding by OFSTED in its latest inspection.

PBC P&R Meeting summary - 27.5.2021

The first Council meeting back in chambers following a year of lockdown enabled councillors and members of the public to gather once again to discuss local community matters.

Last week's annual Council meeting was not open to the public and took place at Nelson & Colne College Sports Hall.

Pendle Innovation Centre set to be re-let

Pendle Innovation Centre is set to be re-let after the Council was asked to release the tenants from their six-year lease after being unable to fill the premises and make it viable.

FoI: Pendle Cemetery capacity

After a recent proposal by Nelson Town Council to sell or demolish the Lodge at Walton Lane Cemetery, we sent in a Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Pendle Borough Council to see how much burial space is available.

Council criticised for lack of PEARL transparency

Pendle Borough Councillors have come under fire for their partnership with Barnfield Construction in PEARL, citing a lack of transparency and favourtism.

Pendle Leader sets precedent for unauthorised home extensions

Pendle Borough Council leader, Mohammed Iqbal, has been criticised for ignoring planning rules and setting a "dangerous" precedent regarding home extensions.