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Residents Invited to Core Strategy Sustainability Open Day
Published: Thursday 1st September 2011
Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to an open day outlining the environmental, social and economic impact of eight development options contained in Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Core Strategy.
Council Publishes Annual Report
Published: Wednesday 24th November 2010
Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its 2010 annual report.
Poop Scoops to Tackle Dog-Fouling
Published: Tuesday 2nd November 2010
DOG wardens in Ribble Valley are to carry poop scoops in a new bid to tackle dog-fouling.
Castle Showcase For Local Artists
Published: Thursday 21st October 2010
GREEN men, musicians and flamingos provided the inspiration for some of the artists at Inspired, the 2010 Ribble Valley open art exhibition.
Brochure Exchange in Ribble Valley
Published: Thursday 7th October 2010
TOURISM buffs are invited to a unique brochure exchange day at the Calf’s Head, Worston, on Wednesday, October 13.
Public Meetings for Core Strategy
Published: Thursday 30th September 2010
RESIDENTS in Clitheroe and Ribble Valley are being invited to have their say on a range of planning and development issues.
Top of the Class for Qualifications
Published: Wednesday 29th September 2010
WHEN it comes to gaining work-based qualifications, staff at Ribble Valley Borough Council are top of the class.
Borough Hosts First Flood Fair
Published: Tuesday 28th September 2010
HOUSEHOLDERS in Ribchester and Whalley took part in Ribble Valley's first flood fair.
Third Safest Place in the UK
Published: Wednesday 15th September 2010
RIBBLE Valley has been named the third safest place in the UK - a jump of two places on last year.
Castle Showcase for Local Artists
Published: Wednesday 1st September 2010
ARTISTS who live and work in Ribble Valley have the chance to exhibit their work at the prestigious Clitheroe Castle Museum Complex.
Parish Review for Wiswell
Published: Thursday 26th August 2010
A REVIEW is underway into whether the parish of Wiswell should be divided in two.
Residents Invited to Have Their Say on Planning
Published: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Residents in the Ribble Valley are being invited to have their say on a range of planning and development issues.
Mayor Gives Renault Car Advert "Nil Point"
Published: Monday 2nd August 2010
Ribble Valley Mayor Lois Rimmer has given French car giant Renault "nil point" for an advertisement campaign spoofing the village of Gisburn.
Huge Wooden Man Comes to Clitheroe
Published: Monday 19th July 2010
A huge wooden carving of a cross-legged man will take centre stage in a unique exhibition at Clitheroe castle from Friday, July 23.
Groundbreaking Play Areas Near Completion
Published: Monday 12th July 2010
Work on two groundbreaking Ribble Valley adventure play areas is nearing completion.
Young Achievers and Community Champions Honoured
Published: Thursday 1st July 2010
Ribble Valley's young achievers and community champions were honoured at a ceremony in Clitheroe.
Join the Search for Ribble Valley Heroes
Published: Wednesday 23rd June 2010
Ribble Valley residents are being asked to join the search for the borough's unsung heroes in a unique collaboration between a gifted young portrait artist and Clitheroe Castle Museum.
Successful Food Trail to be Re-Launched
Published: Monday 21st June 2010
An award-winning food trail devised by Ribble Valley Borough Council is to be re-launched two years after being a runaway success.
Clitheroe Castle Wins Top Tourism Award
Published: Thursday 10th June 2010
Clitheroe Castle and Museum has been named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the 2010 Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Awards.
Clitheroe Street Market Road Closure
Published: Friday 30th April 2010
Motorists are advised that the centre of Clitheroe will be closed to traffic on Saturday, August 14, for the Clitheroe Fine Food and Craft Street Market.
Tree-Planting Scheme Gets to the Roots
Published: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Up to 50 trees are being planted in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle over the next two years.
Night-Time Kicks for Young Footballers
Published: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Youngsters in Ribble Valley at a loose end on Friday nights are invited to “kick around” at a free late-night football league.
Plaques Etch Local History in Memory
Published: Wednesday 24th March 2010
A series of plaques featuring key events in the history of Clitheroe with explanations in Braille are to be installed at Clitheroe Castle.
Dog-Fouling Crackdown at Beauty Spots
Published: Tuesday 16th March 2010
Dog-owners who let their pets foul at 20 Ribble Valley beauty spots are being warned - we´re watching you, so watch it!
Clitheroe Castle Museum One-Day Closure
Published: Sunday 14th February 2010
Clitheroe Castle Museum will be closed for the day on Tuesday, April 27, due to maintenance and staff training.
Vote by Post or Proxy
Published: Friday 12th February 2010
Voters in Ribble Valley unable to attend a polling station at the forthcoming general election can apply to vote by post or proxy.
New Visitor Guide Flies Off The Shelves
Published: Thursday 4th February 2010
Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its popular annual tourist guide, which this year has a family-friendly theme.
Important Changes to Benefits
Published: Friday 29th January 2010
Ribble Valley residents on a low income may be entitled to more help with their rent and council tax payments.
Residents Warned of Council Tax Refund Scam
Published: Friday 29th January 2010
Ribble Valley residents are being warned not to fall for a scam offering council tax refunds over the phone in exchange for bank details.
Tree Work at Clitheroe Castle
Published: Tuesday 26th January 2010
A beech tree at the main entrance to Clitheroe Castle is to be pruned after inspectors found it was a risk to the public.
Don't Miss Out on Your Vote
Published: Monday 25th January 2010
Ribble Valley residents are being warned not to miss out on their vote at the next General Election.
Picnic Fun at Clitheroe Castle
Published: Monday 25th January 2010
A feast of family fun and goodies galore will be on offer at Clitheroe Castle on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, when it hosts the Clitheroe Castle National Family Week Picnic.
Search for Sporting and Community Champions
Published: Wednesday 20th January 2010
The search is on for Ribble Valley’s sporting heroes and community champions.
Food for Thought Over Saturated Fat
Published: Wednesday 20th January 2010
Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined forces with the Food Standards Agency in the second phase of a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of eating too much saturated fat.
Mobile Collection Office Now Open as Normal
Published: Tuesday 19th January 2010
Residents in Ribble Valley are advised that the Mobile Collection Office will return to business as usual as of January 19.
Residents go the Extra Mile for Charity
Published: Saturday 9th January 2010
Hundreds of Ribble Valley residents have pledged to put their best feet forward in the biggest fun run in the UK.
Residents Invited to go the Extra Mile for Charity
Published: Friday 1st January 2010
Ribble Valley residents are invited to “go the extra mile” for a good cause on Sunday, March 21.
Online Register Promotes Festive Taxi Safety
Published: Wednesday 23rd December 2009
Christmas and New Year revellers in Ribble valley are being advised not to risk their safety by using unlicensed taxis or flagging down private hire vehicles.
Cash to Protect Against Flooding
Published: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Properties in Whalley and Ribchester are to receive cash for flooding protection.
Crackdown on Illegal Slaughter of Animals
Published: Wednesday 11th November 2009
Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined forces with Preston City Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Trading Standards and the police in a crackdown on the illegal slaughter of animals.
Strategic Partnership Opens its Doors
Published: Wednesday 4th November 2009
Ribble Valley residents are invited to an open meeting about the work of the Local Strategic Partnership.
Cash Up for Grabs for Renewable Energy
Published: Thursday 22nd October 2009
UP to £15,000 is available to help 10 Ribble Valley households install renewable energy systems, and a further £10,000 is up for grabs for loft and wall insulation.
Help for Mortgage and Rent Arrears
Published: Tuesday 29th September 2009
Families in Ribble Valley who have fallen behind with mortgage payments or rent can apply for help from the borough council's repossession prevention fund.
Valley's Nifty New Litter Bins
Published: Wednesday 16th September 2009
Ribble Valley Borough Council is taking recycling to the streets thanks to nifty new litterbins.
Residents Give Borough the Thumbs-Up
Published: Monday 13th July 2009
Ribble Valley has the most satisfied residents in the country, a top survey has revealed.
New Chief Executive at Ribble Valley Borough Council
Published: Wednesday 7th January 2009
Ribble Valley Borough Council's new Chief Executive is the council's Director of Resources, Marshal Scott.
Industrial Action
Published: Monday 14th July 2008
DUE to industrial action, Ribble Valley Borough Council services will be disrupted on Wednesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 17.
New Visitor Guide Flies Off The Shelves
Published: Monday 19th May 2008
Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its popular annual tourist guide.
Road Closure for Festival Weekend
Published: Tuesday 13th May 2008
A section of Castle Street in Clitheroe town centre will be closed on Saturday (May 17) for the town's annual festival.
New Visitor Guide Flies Off The Shelves
Published: Monday 12th May 2008
Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its popular annual tourist guide.
Temporary Home for Tourist Information Centre
Published: Thursday 17th April 2008
A popular tourist information centre in Clitheroe is to find a new home in the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices.
Ribble Valley Centre of the
Published: Tuesday 14th August 2007
A major tourism and regeneration initiative aimed at making Ribble Valley the centre of the "foodie" kingdom has been launched.
Flushed With Pride Over Loo Award
Published: Friday 15th June 2007
A public loo in picturesque Ribble Valley has won a prestigious national award for building and conservation.
Children's Champ Doreen is New Mayor
Published: Thursday 17th May 2007
RIBBLE Valley's new mayor is charity fundraiser and "children's champ" Doreen Taylor of Balderstone.
New Ribble Valley Visitor Guide
Published: Thursday 19th January 2006
A NEW Ribble Valley tourist guide is flying off the shelves since its recent launch.
Here's the New Ribble Valley Website
Published: Monday 14th February 2005
Ribble Valley Council's new web site goes live today and experts claim it will be one of the best in the country.
Ribble Valley Visitor Guide 2005
Published: Thursday 10th February 2005
The annual publication for visitors is now available with information about where to go in the Ribble Valley.
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