Councillors vote to 'find a way around' conflict of interest rules

Two Pendle Councillors have asked the Council to find a way around independent legal advice given regarding conflicts of interest.

Auditors raise concerns over Pendle Council's Joint Ventures

Residents of Pendle have had suspicions all along. Now Pendle Council's auditors are raising concerns regarding the legitimacy and transparency of the Council's joint ventures with companies like Barnfield and Brookhouse.

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".

PEARL on the agenda at P&R Committee

Pendle Borough Council and Barnfield Construction's controversial partnership, PEARL, is set to be discussed at this Thursday's (May 27) Policy & Resources meeting.

County Cllr calls for public inquiry into PEARL venture

County Councillor, Azhar Ali (Lab), has called for an independent public inquiry into Pendle Borough Council's joint venture with PEARL.

Big decisions to be made at upcoming P&R Committee

Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee meets again on Thursday 13th February to discuss a number of important issues.

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.