Rossendale Borough Council31 Dec 2025Effigy of me was burned on bonfire, says councillorAlyson Barnes tells a council meeting how the incident has left her fearing for her safety.31 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Ex-MP says Westminster politics was 'exhausting'Ms McInnes says being the MP for Heywood and Middleton felt "remote" compared to being a councillor.28 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Planning granted for new waste transfer siteA councillor says as a new waste transfer site for Bacup "makes sense" as plans are approved.10 Dec 20253 Sep 2025Battery storage site on green belt plans rejectedA council planning committee says better alternative sites could be found.3 Sep 202531 Jul 2025Plans to expand windfarm with 17 more turbinesCampaigners have claimed the turbines would dominate the valley and provide little benefit.31 Jul 202516 Jul 2025Huge 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.16 Jul 202512 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 2024...
