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Deputy Council Leader Caught Playing Candy Crush During Meeting
A senior Liberal Democrat Councillor Margaret Lishman is facing heavy criticism for appearing to play the mobile phone game Candy Crush...
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Action Being Taken on HMOs
Following a campaign led by Conservative Councillor Karen Ingham, Burnley Borough Council is set to crackdown on the conversion of...
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Veteran Councillor Neil Mottershead Joins the Conservatives
Councillor Neil Mottershead, who has represented Gannow at Burnley Borough Council for the last 14 years has officially joined the...
Feb 28, 20242 min read
LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN
We've gained two new Councillors at Burnley Borough Council with the addition of Lee Ashworth in Whittlefield and Ightenhill and Joanne...
May 5, 20231 min read


Antony Higginbotham MP Re-Selected to Stand in Burnley and Padiham
Burnley and Padiham’s Conservative MP Antony Higginbotham has been reselected by local members to defend the seat for the Conservatives...
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Two weeks left for voters to apply for free ID
There are just two weeks left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, for voters that do not have another accepted form of photo...
Apr 11, 20232 min read


Hapton Luncheon Club Receives £900 Grant from Council's Local Member Grants Scheme
Hapton Luncheon Club has received £900 from the Council's Local Member Grants Scheme to help with the running of the club. Secured by...
Mar 29, 20232 min read


"Ill Gotten" Gains seized by the police to be used to fund community projects
Community groups in Burnley and Padiham can apply for grants of up to £10,000 from a new cash pot containing the ‘ill-gotten gains’ of...
Mar 28, 20222 min read


Towneley Hall to receive £890,000 to carry out essential repaiR
Funding has been awarded for the repair of Towneley Hall in Burnley as part of the Government’s Cultural Investment Fund. Announced by...
Mar 15, 20222 min read


40,000+ households in burnley and padiham to get £150 Council Tax government rebate
In an incredibly welcome step, the government has announced a £150 council tax rebate for households which are in council tax bands A-D...
Mar 7, 20221 min read


More Criminal gang arrests revealed as Commissioner holds chief to account
The number of people arrested by Lancashire Police for involvement in organised crime has increased by 57% over the past year, with the...
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Burnley Conservatives Only Party to Vote Against Council Tax Increase at Burnley Borough Council
· Burnley Borough Council passes 1.99% increase in council tax. · Labour, Liberal Democrat, BPIP and Green Councillors vote...
Feb 23, 20222 min read
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