Rossendale Borough Council2 days agoHuge wind farm plans are 'environmental vandalism'An energy firm wants to build up to 18 turbines, each of which would be taller than Blackpool Tower.2 days ago12 May 2025Moorland weather test mast plan decision loomsPlans for a Scout Moor II wind turbine development in the area needs detailed weather information.12 May 202511 Jan 2025Temporary new market site confirmedRawtenstall Market's traders will be housed in kiosks or other structures at the new Town Square.11 Jan 20253 Jun 2024Plans for 16-bed home prompts resident backlash"Whitworth is not the place for a HMO", one concerned resident has told Rossendale Council.3 Jun 20243 May 2024Labour wins Hyndburn and unseats Chorley opposition leaderLabour also retains control of Preston, Rossendale, Chorley and Blackburn with Darwen.3 May 202415 Feb 2024Former pub to become homeless hostelA plan to turn the former Commercial Hotel into a homeless hostel has been given the go-ahead.15 Feb 20246 Feb 2024'Like with all town centres, we're struggling'Lancashire's towns have received millions in Levelling Up funds, but is it making a difference?6 Feb 202421 Sep 2023Popular viaduct in need of £400,000 of repair workHareholme Viaduct, which crosses the River Irwell in Lancashire, needs urgent work.21 Sep 20235 May 2023Labour narrowly fails to take control of BurnleyThe Tories lose control of Pendle and Ribble Valley, but hold on to Wyre and Fylde.5 May 2023...