Burnley Borough Council7 days agoTransitioning councils seek to postpone electionsSome authorities have voted for the move as they prepare for local government reorganisation.7 days ago23 Dec 2025Will my council election be going ahead next year?Elections are set to be held at seven local authorities in Lancashire but more than half want to delay.23 Dec 202511 Sep 2025Councillor resigns after 'good riddance' Kirk postCouncillor Fiona Wild deletes a post saying US activist Charlie Kirk "brought this on himself".11 Sep 202516 May 2025Burnley mayoral role and town hall 'must be saved'Councillor Shah Hussain also tells Burnley councillors it is "vital" to retain the mayoral role.16 May 202531 Jan 2025M65 safety review launched after spate of crashesMore concerns are expressed after at least four crashes in January on the M65 in Lancashire.31 Jan 202514 Dec 2024Energy firm slams 'troubling' battery plan refusalBurnley Council's refusal of a battery storage site at an old coal mine is to face an appeal. 14 Dec 202416 Oct 2024New homes plan for land between two rubbish tipsA scheme to build 40 new homes in Burnley is given outline planning permission despite 40 objections.16 Oct 202417 Aug 2024Next phase of town's £9m flood defence scheme approvedThe scheme will seek to better protect the town of Padiham from the likes of Storm Desmond in 2015.17 Aug 202416 Aug 2024New landlord licensing agreed to tackle poor housingThe aim is to tackle problems of poor quality housing, anti-social behaviour and low demand.16 Aug 2024...
