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
Big Boost for Local Transport 25th January 2019 Today The Transport Secretary announced the next stage of progress into the feasibility of reopening of the Skipton to Colne railway line. This will include a... Local News
Labour and Lib Dems block move to four-yearly elections 13th November 2018 In an attempt to save your money and bring long-term stability to Pendle Borough Council, the Conservative Administration brought forward their manifesto... Local News
We will remember them! 11th November 2018 Today, we attend parades to commemorate those brave men and women who have paid the highest price for our freedom. 100 years ago today, guns fell silent and the... Local News
COUNCILLORS NAME NEW STREETS IN MEMORY OF FALLEN HEROS 5th November 2018 Vivary Bridge Councillors, Joe Cooney, Victoria Fletcher and Nathan McCollum have agreed to name four new streets after the last four Colne residents known to... Local News
Skipton Old Road repairs complete 15th August 2018 Skipton Old Road in Colne was named as one of the most dangerous roads in Pendle, after it became littered in deep potholes forcing drivers onto the other side... Local News
Local Park repaired after vandalism 14th August 2018 The children’s park on Shaw Street in Colne was heavily vandalised recently, costing the taxpayers of Colne money. The park was reported to the Town Council by... Local News
Nurse Noel marks 40 years’ service 14th August 2018 Councillor for Blacko and Higherford, Noel McEvoy, recently joined other NHS workers at a reception hosted by the Prime Minister in 10 Downing Street. The... Local News
Pendle Council to reduce Housing Targets 2nd August 2018 Being hailed as a victory for green space across Pendle, the Conservative Administration started the process of reducing Housing Targets from 298 homes per year... Local News
Brownfield Fund repurposed for housing 1st August 2018 The Council’s innovative Brownfield Regeneration Fund, which is there to bring housing sites, industrial sites and any other previously used sites that... 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