High Court reinstates winning Conservative candidate following mistaken declaration Thursday, 3 August, 2023 A Conservative candidate in Nelson has won a victory in the High Court after a mistake resulted in her being announced as runner-up instead of winner in the recent local elections. The court ordered that Julie Green, who was standing in the Marsden West ward of Nelson Town Council, should now be allowed to take up her seat on the council. Ms Green received 65 more votes than her opponent, Patricia... Articles
Lib Dems Cancel the Blues Festival 22nd September 2021 For 30 years, the iconic Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival has brought thousands of people into Colne. Sadly, the Liberal Democrats have decided to cancel... Local News
Resurfacing of Scotland Road begins 18th August 2021 The resurfacing works on Scotland Road have begun. The works will see a huge chunk of the road resurfaced. Cllr Mohammad Aslam said, "I'm pleased this work is... Local News
£200,000 Secured to Complete Barnoldswick Town Square Repaving 11th November 2020 THE REPAVING of Barnoldswick Town Square will be finished, now Lancashire County Council has stepped in to match-fund the project so the work can be completed... Local News
Conservative Councillors call for Greater Protection for Langroyd Hall 19th August 2020 Last week’s arson attempt on Grade II Listed Langroyd Hall shocked many, with late night Social Media updates causing widespread dismay across the town. The... Local News
Working with the Police to tackle local issues 11th August 2020 Andrew Stephenson MP, Cty Cllr Jenny Purcell, Cllr Margaret Foxley, Trawden Parish Council Chairman, Barry Hodgson, Chair of the Colne Community Safety... Local News
An End to the Albert Road Pavement Saga! 10th August 2020 The pavement on Albert Road was subsiding, causing hazardous conditions and posing a risk of causing accidents for pedestrians. Cllr Sarah Cockburn-Price... Local News
Local beauty spot cleared of litter. 5th August 2020 Trawden Parish Councillor, Andrea Beswick, first reported rubbish to Cllr Sarah Cockburn-Price in this area of Cottontree in early June and the great team at... Local News
EYESORE TO BE GIVEN NEW LEASE OF LIFE? 5th February 2019 The old Blockbuster building on Colne’s high street could be set to be restored, after a planning application has been received on the building. The application... Local News
MUGA move begins 29th January 2019 Work has now started on the removal of the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and the former Astro Turf from Vivary Way. This, unfortunately, is being turned into a... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News