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The site is recorded on a plan and each grave numbered by a permanent marker on the grave space.  This will enable the grave to ...

The woodland graves are located on the north west perimeter of Waddington Road Cemetery, adjacent to the existing private woodland of Boy Bank Wood, overlooking ...

Woodland graves may be reserved for future use by applying to the cemetery officer submitting the appropriate fee as indicated in the fees and charges ...

Our Complaints Procedure is accessible to all our customers on an equal basis. If you need help to make a complaint, please speak to a ...

THE MUSEUM HAS CLOSED FOR MAJOR REFURBISHMENT AND WILL REOPEN IN SPRING 2009The Clitheroe Castle Museum can be found next to the Castle Keep in ...

THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2009 FOR MAJOR REFURBISHMENT Further details will be posted here later on in 2008 ...

Apart from properties that are exempt from Business Rates, each non?domestic property has a rateable value which is normally set by the valuation officers of ...

Ribblesdale Pool Term Time Opening Times Main Pool Please note one lane will be closed for swimming lessons Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm and ...

Ribblesdale Pool Opening Times Holidays Main Pool Monday Early Birds 7.00am - 8.00 pmPublic Swimming 8.00am - 10.00am (adults only) Senior Citizens 10.15am - 11.00 am ...

NEARLY 100 Ribble Valley residents put their best feet forward and celebrated the success of a council health scheme with a bout of festive fitness. ...

STREET TRADING CONSENT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS If you wish to trade in the street in the Ribble Valley after 1st May 1993, you must first obtain ...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1982 STREET TRADING CONSENT – STANDARD CONDITIONS Street Trading Consents are issued by this Council subject to the following standard conditions, insofar ...

1.1 Construction of the Vehicle 1.1.1 Floors should be fitted with impervious material, ideally joint free. The edges should be sealed to assist cleaning. 1.1.2 Walls, ceiling and other parts ...

Part 5 – Introduction to the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act re the guidance and use of LPG in mobile food vehicles. Introduction Proprietors are reminded ...

The village of Dunsop Bridge is the nearest village to the centre of the British Isles according to Ordnance Survey. The exact grid reference is ...

Contact numbers for Community Safety   Only if your call requires emergency assistance call 999 If you require a police officer to attend straight away dial 0845 ...

We aim to provide you with everything you might need to make the most of your time in Ribble Valley. Whether you need to find a place ...

Ribble Valley is an area of outstanding natural beauty set in the heart of Rural Lancashire. It is an ideal base for your group to ...

How to Find UsRibble Valley, located in Pennine Lancashire in England's North West, is easily accessible to visitors from all over the country. There are ...

Ribble Valley is a paradise for walkers of all abilities. From a short stroll by the river to a strenuous walk across the Bowland Fells - ...

Ribble Valley is ideal for walking the 'Ribble Way'.This way marked 70 miles (113km) long route follows the course of the River Ribble from its ...

TRAIL 1 Quarrying & Textiles (map) Approximately 2.4km (1.5 miles) About 1.5 hoursSTART:1. With the Millennium Cross on your left walk up Berry Lane to ...

TRAIL 2 Religion & Commerce (map) Approximately 3.2km (2 miles) About 2 hoursSTART1. With the Millennium Cross on your right look across the road to ...

A Walk through Middle EarthCould Ribble Valley be the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth?Text taken from an article in the Mail on Sunday 25th ...

In the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien (Leaflet)This is a 9Km/5.5 miles circular walk starting and finishing at Hurst Green in Ribble Valley, Lancashire.How to Get ...

Places of interest to be found along the route of the Tolkien TrailThe Observatories The first observatory at Stonyhurst was begun in 1838 and completed ...

BASHALL EAVES Near this small hamlet can be found the Fairy Bridge said to have been built one night by fairies to help an old ...

DOWNHAM Nestling under the bulk of Pendle Hill this is one of the loveliest villages in Lancashire, quiet and unspoiled with a gurgling brook running ...

LONGRIDGE The market town of Longridge commands a view of the whole of the Fylde Plain. From the top of Longridge Fells it is possible ...

SABDEN On the fringe of Pendle Forest, Sabden is set beneath the impressive bulk of Pendle Hill. This is the site of Pendle Ski Club's ...

Not only is Ribble Valley famous for being the Centre of the British Isles and the inspiration for Tolkien's Middle Earth, it is also renowned ...

Ribble Valley Borough Council encourages and welcomes the formation of tenants and residents groups, and will provide full support in setting up a groupOur Tenant ...

We provide out of hours emergency repairs cover for all of our tenants.An emergency repair outside of normal office hours should be made to Customer ...

CHRISTMAS REFUSE COLLECTION & RECYCLING CHANGES(Wheeled Bins & Black Sacks)CHRISTMAS WEEK 2006Normal Collection DayRe-arranged DayMonday23/12/07Saturday22/12/07Tuesday25/12/07Monday24/12/07Wednesday26/12/07Thursday27/12/07Thursday27/12/07Friday28/12/07Friday28/12/07Saturday29/12/07NEW YEARS WEEK 2007Normal Collection DayRe-arranged DayMonday31/12/07Monday31/12/07Tuesday01/01/08Wednesday02/01/08Wednesday02/01/08Thursday03/01/08Thursday03/01/08Friday04/01/07Friday04/01/08Saturday05/01/07PLEASE NOTE: Due to this ...

*ALL LOCAL CLUB DETAILS NOW UPDATED FOR 2007!!*TO FIND YOUR LOCAL CLUB CLICK ON 'SPORTS' ON THE LEISURE AND CULTURE PAGE THEN CLICK 'SPORTS & ...

Local Leisure Facilities LONGRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE Preston Road, Longridge 01772 784474 or email: longridgesports@ribblevalley.gov.ukclick here to view longridge sports centre opening times. The facilities at the ...

An exhibition of Thrown Ceramics by Ashley Howard and Martin Lungley 24 September - 29 October 2005 Catalogue available with essays by Emmanuel Cooper and Alison Britton After ...

2 July - 6 August 2005 photo: Sarah Parker Eaton (Prime Photographic) This summer, the Platform Gallery, Ribble Valley Borough Council's award-winning contemporary craft gallery, takes us ...

21 May - 25 June 2005 The Platform Gallery hosts this group exhibition of artworks, sculpture, ceramics and furniture by contemporary makers from all over the ...

2 July - 6 August 2005 The Platform Gallery showcases a new collection of glass vessels by Joanne Mitchell for summer 2005. Mitchell is based at the ...

13 August - 17 September 2005 An exhibition by 3 textile groups from the North West of England:10+TextilesCheshire TextilesThreadmill (Dorothy Swindells, Threadmill pictured) click here for Platform ...

November 4 2005 - January 7 2006The exhibition features a fantastic range of truly individual craftwork by local and national artists. Sumptuous scarves and textiles, ...

4 March - 22 April 2006The Halfpenney Beaders are a group of experienced, developing and new beaders, who have been meeting at the Beading Room ...

Saturday 5th August  - Saturday 9th September 2006 A group exhibition of fabulous beasts and outrageous animals by makers from across the UK. The exhibition ...

Saturday 16th September 2006 - Saturday 28th October 2006 An exhibition of kinetic and mechanical sculpture by Jim Bond Scottish artist Jim Bond brings his ...

Environmental health is a very important function within the services provided by a local authority. Here in Ribble Valley the service is provided by a ...

The Council operates an open waiting list, based o a points system - anyone can request an application form. The Council however, has only approximately ...

The council offers a free service for bulky household items which are free standing within the home, such as furniture, white goods, carpets etc. Any ...

All domestic properties which are owned or rented are subject to Council Tax.Each property is allocated one of eight valuation bands according to its open ...

Exempt DwellingsThe exempt classes are shown below:AN UNOCCUPIED DWELLING:-(A) which requires, or is undergoing, or has undergone major repair work to render it habitable, or ...

The full Council Tax bill assumes that there are two adults aged 18 or over living in a property. If there is only one adult ...

Council Tax is a yearly charge that we normally ask you to pay over ten instalments beginning April, unless other arrangements have been made.We will ...

For more information regarding Council Tax please contact us.By PostRibble Valley Borough Council, Council Offices,Church Walk,CLITHEROE,Lancashire.BB7 2RAIn PersonOur Council Tax Office is open from 8.45am ...

For further information on what work needs Building Regulation approval click here Building Regulation Applications and Forms There are two methods of applying for Building ...

In general, most building work needs formal approval and the type of work covered includes the: erection of a new building or re-erection of an ...

Building Control is the system by which the health and safety of people in and around buildings is safeguarded. The Council's Building Control section is responsible ...

Replacement Windows Since April 2002, all replacement glazing has come within the scope of the Building Reguations. That means anyone who installs replacement windows or doors ...

Your NoWcard is valid on all bus services in Lancashire. It is also valid on services which start or finish in Lancashire, Blackpool, Blackburn with Darwen ...

Ribble Valley has a number of Village Halls and Community Resource Centres. The Village Hall is often the hub of village life and activity and ...

For further details on Dunsop Bridge Village Hall please contact:Audrey SpencerLowlands CottageNewtonClitheroeLancashireBB7 3DYTelephone: 01200 446716 ...

for further information on St Wilfrids Parochial Hall in Ribchester please contact:Mr Colin Cunliffe25 Church StreetRibchesterPR3 3XPTelephone: 01254 878473e-mail: c.cunliffe@btinternet.comorMr Ian BentleyPendle Crest View Preston ...

For further information on Pendleton Village Hall please contact:Mr John CowperthwaiteCockshutts FarmPendletonBB7 1PTTelephone: 01200 425823 ...

Nestling under the bulk of Pendle Hill, Downham is one of the loveliest villages in Lancashire, quiet and unspoilt.For further details about Downham Village hall ...

Clitheroe Mountaineering ClubMeet 3rd Thurs of each month @ Clitheroe Cricket Club, Chatburn Rd Nick Millward. Telephone: 01200 441346 or visit www.clitheroemc.org.ukE-mail: enquiries@clitheroemc.orgLongridge Mountaineering Club ...

Archery Billington/Langho Community Centre 01254 248317 Bowmen of Pendle/Samlesbury David Haynes 01772 464672 or contact them via there website at: www.bowmen.co.uk Norhtern Counties Archery Society, Roger Stretton, Oldham 01706 881983 or visit ...

ANGLING CONTACT TEL. NO. Coarse Fishing, Halfpenny Lane, Longridge Martin Carefoot01772 782373 or log onto www.britishtrout.co.uk DunsopTrout Farm, Whitewell Road,Dunsop Bridge Dunsop Bridge. Contact, Bill ...

Ribble Valley's Citizens' Panel was set up in 2004 to enable the council and its partners to access the views of Ribble Valley people on ...

On the September 6, 2004, Lancashire County Council and the 12 district councils took over responsibility for on-street parking enforcement from the police. Traffic wardens ...

SWIMMERS in Ribble Valley are being advised that Ribblesdale Pool in Edisford Road, Clitheroe, closes on Sunday, December 23, for 10 weeks.The pool will re-open ...

How to recognise if you have a problem with ants Small black ants are commonly seen on paths, patios and more annoyingly in the house. They ...

How to recognise if you have carpet beetles or clothes moths The damage from these insects may appear very similar. Commonly it occurs in places where ...

How do I know if I have got mice or rats at my property?Mice are too well known to warrant a description and along with ...

Fleas are small (pinhead) sized laterally compressed insects that are light brown to black in colour that often appear to 'vanish' if caught as they ...

Wasps are generally bee-sized insects with distinct yellow and black bands. If very large wasps are seen they may be queens, hornets or what are ...

Bees are extremely useful insects, which have a valuable role in pollinating flowers and producing food. While there are many types of bee, you are ...

Advice to Householders Slugs and snails are one of the most easily recognised pests and are common in most gardens.  They occur in every continent of ...

THE SQUIRREL 1.        The grey squirrel has been a resident in Britain since the last century, when it was introduced deliberately.    It is ...

Downham HallStables and Coach House, NE of Downham HallPair of gate piers in Downham Hall garden, approx. 60m NW of schoolPair of gate piers in ...

Standen hall Mounting block approx. 40m south of south front of Standen HallNo. 1 WymondhouseNo. 2 WymondhouseCold Coats farmhouseHayhurst Cottage and FarmhouseSchofield FarmhouseTown FarmhousePair of ...

Clitheroe is a historic market town, which has held a regular market since the Norman conquest in the 12th century. The market is an important ...

Billington/Langho Community Centre 01254 248317Bowmen of Pendle/Samlesbury Peter Clarke Website: www.bowmen.co.ukNorthern Counties Archery Society, Roger Stretton, Oldham 01706 881983 or visit the wesite at: www.ncas.co.uk  Lancashire Archery Coaching Group, www.bowmen.co.uk ...

Accrington Road Runners, Clayton-le-Moorswww.accrington-road-runners.co.uk D. Heppenstall 01254 884786 or email at: info@accrington-road-runners.co.uk Ribble Valley Athletics ClubTraining Venues: St Augustines RC High School, Billington & Witton Park Athletics ...

Ribble Valley Modern Pentathlon Club Martin Highton, 22 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe Tel. No. 01254 823983 martin.highton@argonet.co.uk Governing Bodies: www.modern-pentathlon.com - guide to Modern Pentathlon ...

Pendle Balloon Company, Clayton-le-Dale Brook Farm, Anne Church 01254 247014 or visit the website at http://www.pendle-balloon-flights.co.uk/North West Balloon Airship Club Mrs A Jones (Secretary), 01772 ...

Pendle Croquet Club Nelson & Colne College, Scotland Rd, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 7YT. Kath Schofield at: 46 Willow Bank, Manchester Rd, Barnoldswick, Colne, BB18 5AR 01282 ...

Lancashire County Council Social Services The protection of children is a corporate responsibility of the entire local authority, working in partnership with other public services, ...

Lancashire County Council Social Services Database for children with disabilities and their families What is the purpose of the Database?The information contained on the Database ...

Coarse Fishing, Halfpenny Lane, Longridge Martin Carefoot 01772 782373 or log onto http://www.britishtrout.co.uk/ DunsopTrout Farm, Whitewell Road, Dunsop Bridge01200 448234 Ribchester and District Angling Club ...

The Council has adopted the code of corporate governance set out in the CIPFA/SOLACE document "A Keystone for Community Governance."Corporate Governance is the system by ...

For felling without permission and/or justifiable reason - up to £20,000 fine. For lopping, topping or causing damage to a tree or trees - up ...

Advice about services that other organisations provideRegistration of childminders, nurseries and playgroupsFrom September 2001, the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) has taken over responsibility ...

If you would like to find out more about adoption in Lancashire please contact the team that covers the district council area in which you ...

The county council's administration costs - adoption panel and post panel. The cost of the County Council's agent, i.e. The Blackburn Diocesan Adoption agencyprocessing statutory ...

When a new application is submitted we notify the local parish council and certain third party organisations such as English Heritage, Lancashire County Council and ...

We are able to provide copies of any of the public documents on the planning application files we keep, subject to a photocopying charge.  However, before ...

There is usually no condition on planning permission requesting completion within a set time period.   However,  your planning decision notice will show whether you have ...

By District Burnley Chorley Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Lancaster Pendle Preston Rossendale South Ribble The Fylde West Lancashire Wyre ...

A breach of planning control happens when someone carries out building works or an activity which should have had planning permission.It can also happen when ...

What's wrong with having a bonfire? Bonfires can be very irritating to neighbours. Smoke prevents people from enjoying their gardens, opening windows or hanging washing out.Bonfires ...

The Statement of the Accounts summarises the financial transactions and position of the Council for the year to 31 March and contains the following statements:Core ...

You can join the library if you live, work or attend full-time education within Lancashire County. You can join at any age and it is ...

The work of The Prince's Trust  All of our activities - programmes, partnerships, fundraising - have one overall purpose: to reach young people in the UK ...

Our Adult Placement Scheme recruits carers from the general public to provide long term placements or short term breaks for people who have learning disabilities. We ...

To obtain further information about how you might use the Adult Placement Service, or if you are thinking of becoming an Adult Placement carer please ...

Social Services, Health and Housing in Lancashire have all agreed that they will follow some basic values. They will: Treat you with courtesy and honesty, respecting ...

The Commission for Social Care Inspection is responsible for monitoring the performance of all Social Services departments in England. The Commission for Social Care Inspection ...

How this Charter can help you At some time in your life you might need help from local Housing, Health or Social Services. This may be ...

Summary of Services Provided by Lancashire County Council Adaptations to your home e.g. Grab rails in the bathroom, a downstairs toilet, ramp access to the ...

Welcome to Lancashire County Council Social Services . We work in partnership with a range of organisations, people who use our services, and carers, to ...

                                               TREE CONTRACTORS                                       "Tree treatments should profit trees                                               Not the tree worker."Tree LegislationYou are advised to check with Ribble Valley Borough Council to see if ...

In 1995 a small area of the Clitheroe Cemetery was used to create one of the first woodland burial sites in Lancashire.  The site was ...

Why do we have licences now? The legislation requiring the licensing of all retail butchers who sell both raw unwrapped meat and ready to eat foods ...

Refrigerator Good Practice Your refrigerator is an important piece of equipment. A fridge is regarded as an essential requirement in homes today. Most of the ...

Should you wish to view a paper copy of the Districtwide Local Plan it is available on Level D reception in the Council Offices.  You can purchase your ...

Please note: Each key is tailored specifically for its sheet and that the key is provided separately to the map. Sheet 1 - Key Proposals ...

Planning application files are public information and therefore any comments that are submitted to us are also public information. The comments on your application will be open for ...

If you think you might need to submit an application:Contact us, tell our staff what you want to do and ask for their advice.  The ...

If your application is incomplete it will be registered as an invalid application and you or your agent will be advised of the additional information ...

The fee you pay depends on the type of application you submit and what you propose to do. A scale of fees is available here  ...

Services for people who have a sensory impairmentWe provide care and support for people who have a visual or hearing impairment. Often the problem people ...

Specialist help for adults with sensory impairments The following services are open to adults of all ages Sign Language Interpreting ServiceProviding human aid to communication e.g. British ...

Services for people who have a physical disabilityWe provide care and support for people who have a physical disability. Often the problem people face is ...

Please note that access to this centre is only available following an assessment of need. This is a discussion with you to find out how ...

Our staff undertake assessments of need and where appropriate arrange care and support for adults who have a learning disability. Our aim is to maximise ...

A mutual exchange is where tenants of any Registered Social Landlord (RSL) swap properties - provided they have Landlords' consent in writing.Registered Social Landlords include ...

Lancashire County Council provides a range of services for adults aimed at enabling people to stayin their own homes and remain independent. Services such as ...

If you or someone you care for needs support from Social Services contact your local Social Services office for advice. Our office opening hours are ...

Licences - Karen Thompson 01200 414464 Food safety - Eamonn Roberts 01200 414468 Health and safety at work - Eamonn Roberts 01200 414468 Air quality - Lesley Miller ...

THE final plans in a £3.2million scheme to redevelop Clitheroe Castle and Museum will be unveiled in the foyer of the Ribble Valley Borough Council ...

Contact Details for the Main Areas for Registering Deaths The main offices for the Ribble Valley are Burnley & Pendle, Hyndburn & Rossendale, Preston & South ...

We are here to protect the interests of Lancashire consumers and businesses.  We enforce consumer protection legislation and provide free advice toconsumers and honest businesses. ...

We provide free advice and assistance to consumers experiencing difficulties with goods and services.  Consumer Civil Laws set out consumer rights of redress in respect ...

Here are the opening times for Longridge Sports Centre. If you need any more infomation then please call the centre direct on: 01772 784474 or ...

On receiving the application the Local Authority will advertise the proposals in at least one local newspaper and consult with relevant organisations. ...

If no objections are received the local authority can confirm the extinguishement and/or diversion order. ...

If objections are raised an attempt will be made to resolve them, if this fails a public inquiry will be called. ...

The local authority have powers to charge for dealing with extinguishment and diversion orders.  The current charge varies from £200 up to a maximum of ...

Detailed preplanning is essential to ensure the event is successful. The following need to be considered at this stage: • Where. Make sure the venue ...

Looking for childcare? Lancashire Childcare Information Service provides quality, accessible and impartial information and guidance on childcare services, resources and issues. Contact us for advice on ...

Lancashire Education Authority ( LEA ) and the Lancashire Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership, now known as Children First, believe that high quality early ...

Press Release December 21 2007Press Release December 12 2007Press Release November 26 2007Press Release November 26 2007Press Release October 22 2007Press Release October 16 2007Press ...

A HARD-HITTING video on the risks associated with asbestos is available for loan from Ribble Valley Borough Council's Environmental Health Department. The video, which has ...

PUBLIC transport is the subject of an open forum at the Ribble Valley Council Chamber on Tuesday, November 16. The event starts at 2pm and ...

COUNCILLORS in Ribble Valley will decide on Tuesday whether or not to sell land to local Muslims for a mosque. Members of Ribble Valley Borough ...

Silver Birch  Weeping crownItalian Alder  Elegant glossy foliageHornbeam  Upright conical shapeTurkish Hazel  Scaly bark, conical shapeTurkey Oak  Broad spreading crownRed Oak  Good for Autumn colourTulip ...

Only those people trained and equipped to work in tree work should ever attempt to carry out work on trees which are in close proximity ...

A SABDEN councillor is to swap the corridors of power for the streets of London when he puts his best foot forward for charity. Michael ...

Footpath - walkers only Bridleway - walkers, horse-riders and cyclists Restricted Byway - walkers, horse-riders, cyclists and non-mechanically propelled vehicles Byway Open to All Traffic - walkers, horse-riders, ...

You do not need a licence from the Forestry Commission to fell trees if any of the following conditions apply: The felling is in accordance ...

The Norman castle keep of Clitheroe has dominated the skyline for more than 800 years since being built around 1186 by Robert de Lacy to ...

Striving for Excellence in the Provision of Public ServicesRibble Valley Borough Council is committed to providing Best Value. Our aim is to provide high quality ...

Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) was introduced by the Government as a way of assessing how councils are performing. For the first time, CPA pulls together ...

Tree surgery is the name given to certain types of tree work intended to prolong the life of a tree threatened with premature death through ...

The Ribble Valley Borough has some of the most important and beautiful countryside in the north west of England.  70% of the district is included ...

Global concern regarding the increasing threat of pollution, land degradation, habitat destruction and global warming resulted in a World Commission on environment and a United ...

7/19/3/7 - 1970  Horrocksford Clitheroe7/19/3/16 - 1972  Roefield Clitheroe7/19/3/24 - 1974  Brungerley Clitheroe7/19/3/28 - 1976  Shireburn Caravan Park, Waddington Road, Clitheroe7/19/3/30 - 1975  Primrose, Clitheroe7/19/3/31 ...

7/19/3/75 - 1986  Barraclough, Whalley Road, Pendleton ...

Buying a home can be an easy or complicated affair. For most people it is the biggest investment they make, and it must therefore, be ...

During normal office hours please contact the Homelessness Officer, Steven Earnshaw on 01200 414567 or e-mail housing@ribblevalley.gov.uk. Outside of office hours please use the emergency ...

There are many parking spaces near our properties, but some estates were not designed to cope with today's number of vehicles. We will do our ...

If you currently receive Housing Benefit and there is a change in any of your personal circumstances, you must let us know as soon as ...

If you have a change in your circumstances you must inform Ribble Valley Borough Council, in writing, within one calendar month. If you fail to notify us ...

Housing and Council Tax Benefit is financial assistance to help pay for your rent and Council Tax. It is paid by Ribble Valley Borough Council ...

Housing and Council Tax Benefit is assessed by comparing your income against figures provided by the government that reflect your basic needs. This is called ...

The Rent Service is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. The Rent Service provides valuations for local authorities in England, for ...

Second Adult rebate is a reduction in your Council Tax bill based on the income of other people who live with you and are over ...

You must contact us within one month of the date on the notification letter if you want us to look at the decision again. Your ...

What is Benefit Fraud?Benefit fraud is where people claim Housing and Council Tax Benefit and/or Social Security Benefits but have no right to claim it.The ...

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) is a new scheme for the way in which housing benefit claims for privately rented properties are treated. When will the ...

IntroductionThe Authority recognises that the entertainment/leisure industry is a major contributor to the economy and cultural development of the Borough. The Authority wishes to encourage ...

Guidance notes on completing application for late night refreshmentA late night refreshment licence is required if hot food and drink are to be sold and ...

Q. What is a club premises certificate?A. Under the Licensing Act 2003 Club Premises Certificates replace the existing system of Club Registration Certificates.The Act continues ...

Q. What is a premises licence?A. The Licensing Act 2003 amalgamates six existing licensing regimes covering the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of ...

Q. What is a temporary event notice?A. A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) can be used to authorise relatively small-scale ad hoc events held in or ...

This page contains general information on licensing, including:Link to the Public Register;The Licensing Act 2003 - an introduction;The role of the Council's Licensing Committee; andContact details for ...

A door supervisor licence is required if manned guarding activities are undertaken in relation to licensed premises. Licensed premises are premises which are open to ...

Click here for kids workshops!!We are currently taking bookings for the following adult workshops (please see below for booking conditions):Handbuilding with porcelain with Julie Miles  ...

Designated on 27 February 1963, the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 802 square kilometers and on its North Eastern boundary abuts ...

www.goh.gov.uk/memorandumrabies/ The British Isles have been free of classical rabies (caused by the rabies virus) for many decades, but because of the existence of the ...

Sitefinder - The 'Sitefinder' Mobile Phone Base Station Database is a national database of mobile phone base stations and their emissions. It also ...

RESIDENTS and businesses in Ribble Valley are invited to a public meeting on Tuesday, October 19, about fundamental reforms to licensing laws. The Licensing Act, ...

CLITHEROE Castle gets a shot at film fame in January when a popular children's TV series hits the silver screen. And Ribble Valley Borough Council ...

CHAMPAGNE corks popped at the Tourist Information Centre in Clitheroe after staff cut the ribbon on a £25,000 refurbishment, then heard they had won a ...

PLANNERS at Ribble Valley Council are to throw open their doors for drop-in sessions. Ribble Valley residents with planning queries will be able to speak ...

ONE of the first police and community support officers in England has been awarded for his dedication to duty. Crime prevention bosses have praised the ...

THE history of recorded sound is the subject of an exhibition at Clitheroe Castle Museum throughout the summer. The exhibition, called A Brief History of ...

TOURISM bosses in picturesque Ribble Valley are jubilant after the area was this week linked to yet another blockbuster movie. Hot on the heels of ...

RESIDENTS in Ribble Valley are being asked to help shape the delivery of public services in the rural borough for the next decade. They are ...

Clitheroe Castle will echo to the sound of clashing swords next month when it hosts a medieval re-enactment day. The free event has been organised ...

THE Tourist Information Centre in Clitheroe has closed for three to four weeks for a £25,000 refurbishment. Staff from the Market Place centre will be ...

A COUNCIL officer has called on the country's "Victor Meldrews" to quit complaining about youngsters playing football in public. As the England football team gears ...

COMMUNITY leaders in Ribble Valley today welcomed news that local Muslims are to be allowed to use the borough council chamber for Friday prayers. Ribble ...

RESIDENTS in rural Ribble Valley are being invited to put their best feet forward and get fit. Ribble Valley Borough Council walking project co-ordinator Kath ...

How to use this sectionHere you should be able to find answers to some of your questions. This section has been written based upon ...

The following are provided by the Planning Portal.Interactive Volume Calculator Interactive Satellite dish locator Interactive Fee Calculator Guide to submitting an application online using the ...

Brennand and Whitendale Valleys, BowlandCrag Wood and Bracken Hill Quarries, Trough of BowlandCutters and Dale House Quarries, near ChippingDinckley Gorge, Salesbury/DuttonFooden Sulphur Spring, near Bolton ...

Clitheroe Gymnastics ClubRoefield Leisure Centre, Edisford Road, ClitheroeTel. No. 01200 442188http://www.roefield.co.uk/  5 qualified coaches +assistantsJunior club only 'Disability friendly' activities (depending on disability)Longridge Gymnastics ClubSt Cecilia's ...

PROCEDURE Statement of Objectives 1.1It is the Councils policy to ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work, and also protect members of the ...

PURPOSE To reflect Ribble Valley Borough Council’s commitment to the Local Government Enforcement Concordat. To achieve a consistent fair, balanced and co-ordinated approach to environmental health enforcement. To ...

PURPOSE To reflect Ribble Valley Borough Council’s commitment to the Local Government Enforcement Concordat. To achieve a consistent fair, balanced and co-ordinated approach to food safety enforcement. To ...

Book 1 - Index and Notes Aighton, Bailey and Chaigley Bowland with Leagram Chipping Dutton Hothersall Longridge Ribchester Thornley with Wheatley Book 2 - Index ...

TOP cyclists from across the country will converge on Ribble Valley this summer to compete in two high-profile road races. And Ribble Valley Council's new Cycling ...

Listed below are the contact details for members of Ribble Valley Borough Council Community services Team. Please read the descriptions of peoples roles carefully so ...

Would you like to question those in authority about public transport? About - Fares, Reliability, Punctuality, Services Or ask questions and make some suggestions to the transport ...

From 10th August 2006, the matters that can be reserved for future consideration on outline applications will change.The amendments made to the General Permitted Development ...

You are a carer if you provide regular and substantial unpaid help to someone who is frail or disabled, or mentally or physically ill, and ...

The Borough Council works very closely with its five neighbouring districts to promote East Lancashire and to encourage inter-trading locally and with the rest of ...

We provide free advice and assistance to consumers experiencing difficulties with goods and services.  Consumer Civil Laws set out consumer rights of redress in respect ...

TOP race cyclists from across Europe will converge on Clitheroe next month for the biggest sporting event in the town’s history. The Ultraframe Clitheroe Cycling Grand ...

WORLD cycling champion and double Olympic medallist Rob Hayles today confirmed that he is to compete in the Ultraframe Clitheroe Cycling Grand Prix. Rob joins a ...

Catteries and Kennels A licence under the Animal Boarding Estalishments Act 1963 is needed to open a cattery or kennels, even if you conduct the ...

A carer is someone of any age whose life is restricted because they are looking after a friend, relative, partner or person who cannot manage ...

Advocacy is a way of protecting and asserting our rights. We are entitled to the following rights To make choices about our lives. To receive ...

Archaeological remains are irreplaceable. They are evidence - for prehistoric periods, the only evidence - of the past development of our civilization. Today's archaeological landscape is ...

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 This Act requires the council to take responsibility for stray dogs. Strays are seized and detained at the kennels until ...

How does Fire Control make this happen? When your call is received, Control staff enter details in theCommand and Control system. This system automatically finds ...

Housing and Council Tax Benefit is financial assistance to help pay for your rent and Council Tax. It is paid by Ribble Valley Borough Council ...

Why can't I complain to my local authority about deciduous trees and hedges that cause problems? The legislation was restricted to evergreen hedges because the Office ...

A NEW service aimed at helping the elderly live independently in their homes has been launched in Ribble Valley. Home Care and Repair is the brainchild ...

The challenge will provide £1 million of funding to support community regeneration projects which will breathe new life into tired or rundown facilities and provide ...

The Forest of Bowland AONB The Forest of Bowland was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1964 covering 312 sq miles ...

Parking Dispensations for Tradesmen. As you may be aware, as of the 6th September 2004 the parking enforcement within the Ribble Valley has changed and Parking ...

Since 6th September 2004, Lancashire County Council  along with 12 other district Councils took over the enforcement of on-street parking from the police as well ...

Long Stay Parking Permits.Ribble Valley Borough Council offers for sale to the general public annual long stay car park permits.  These permits run for 12 ...

The Blue Badge Scheme.What is the Blue Badge Scheme.The Blue Badge Scheme provides a national arrangement of parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties ...

Frequently Asked Questions - Blue Badge Holders. Applying for a badge. Do I meet the eligibilty criteria? You can get a badge if: you receive the higher rate of ...

Please click on the following link to search for suitable grants for your businessGrant Net ...

How much walking should I be doing ? Every step counts !! You don't need to spend hours walking - any walking is better than ...

There is a legal requirement on you to ensure as far as possible,that your trailer (and accessories) have been built, maintained, and are loaded and ...

Changing details on a birth certificate Changing the first name of my childIf you decide to change your child's first name(s) within 12 months of the ...

Moorings on the waterways fall into different categories: Marinas British Waterways moorings. (With different facilities and costs) Bottom of garden moorings. (This maybe your owngarden ...

The business awards are open to small, medium and large companies who have the dedication for hard work and commitment which makes their companies a ...

A MAJOR tourism and regeneration initiative aimed at making Ribble Valley the centre of the "foodie" kingdom has been launched. The search is on for the ...

HOLLYWOOD glamour comes to rural Ribble Valley next month for one of the most talked about mayoral balls for many years.Ribble Valley Mayor Mary Robinson ...

What is a computer virus? A computer virus is a program which is designed to cause harm to your computer. They can spread in many ways ...

'Opening Doors' Group The Ribble Valley Access group has changed its name to 'Opening Doors'. The group works to promote equality of access to services, ...

RIBBLE Valley Borough Council has appointed a special housing champion in its latest bid to tackle the area's acute shortage of affordable homes. And Rural ...

SIGN it, seal it and send it back! That's the message from Ribble Valley Borough Council electoral and licensing officer Jane Horsfield. The 2005 Ribble ...

THE hunt is on for a logo to represent the biggest ever community campaign in Clitheroe. Budding artists are being asked to design a logo ...

It is with sadness that Ribble Valley councillors heard of the death of former colleague Charles Warkman. Charles was an outstanding councillor with over 24 ...

A BOROUGH councillor today expressed dismay at Lancashire County Council's decision to cut the opening hours of an award-winning travel interchange without consultation. Lancashire County ...

Sabden County Primary School,Whalley Road,Sabden,Clitheroe,BB7 9DZ,Telephone:01282 771000DirectionsSabden Primary School,Clitheroe Road,Sabden,Clitheroe,BB7 9HD,Telephone:DirectionsSabden R C Primary School,Pendle Street East,Sabden,Clitheroe,BB7 9EQ,Telephone:01282 771009DirectionsSt James C E Primary School,Greenacre Street,Clitheroe,BB7 ...

Longridge C E Junior School,Berry Lane,Longridge,Preston,PR3 3JA,Telephone:01772 782378DirectionsPendle Junior School,Longsight Avenue,Clitheroe,BB7 2AN,Telephone:01200 423539Directions ...

Oak Hill College,Wiswell Lane,Whalley,Clitheroe,BB7 9AF,Telephone:01254 823546DirectionsStonyhurst College,Stonyhurst,Clitheroe,BB7 9PZ,Telephone:01254 826345Directions ...

3/2006/0860Moss Hall Farm, Fiddlers Lane, ChippingGround floor extension and second storey extension above covered walkway to provide two bathrooms. Triple garage and courtyard formation ...

 3/2006/013911 Hayhurst Road, WhalleyTwo storey side extension and conservatory to rear.Application Form, Plan 3/2006/014146 Pendle Road, ClitheroeReplace existing flat roof with a pitched roof.Application form and proposal 3/2006/014224 ...

3/2007/008222 Fieldens Farm Lane, Mellor BrookTwo storey side and single storey r