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Candidates Announced for Clitheroe Byelections
Published on Tuesday, 27 July 2021Clitheroe goes to the polls in byelections in the Primrose and Littlemoor wards on Thursday, 19 August.
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Council Secures Further Funds for Business Pandemic Recovery
Published on Tuesday, 29 June 2021Over £500,000 will be available over the coming months to help some Ribble Valley businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council Adopts New Code to Promote High Standards
Published on Wednesday, 16 June 2021Ribble Valley Borough Council has adopted a new code of conduct to promote and maintain high standards among its politicians.
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Vandals Cause £3,000 Worth of Damage to Castle Play Area
Published on Tuesday, 15 June 2021Vandals have wrecked equipment at a popular Clitheroe Castle play area, causing damage valued at £3,000.
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Surge Testing and Vaccinations Ramped Up in Ribble Valley
Published on Friday, 11 June 2021Surge testing and vaccinations are being ramped up in Ribble Valley as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise across the county.
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Coronavirus Vaccination Van Comes to Clitheroe
Published on Monday, 07 June 2021A vaccination van offering the Pfizer jab to anyone over 18 is coming to Clitheroe this Thursday (10 June).
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Local Government Stalwart Is Ribble Valley’s New Mayor
Published on Wednesday, 02 June 2021A councillor who has fought 11 elections, served on district councils for 21 years and parish councils for 34 is Ribble Valley’s new mayor.
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Ribble Valley’s ‘Little Gem’ Sculpture Trail Features in New Film
Published on Thursday, 27 May 2021One of Ribble Valley’s most successful cultural projects described as a ‘little gem’ by an international travel website is the subject of a new short film.
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Free Coronavirus Tests at Three Centres in Ribble Valley
Published on Thursday, 20 May 2021Ribble Valley residents, visitors and workers can now take a free rapid coronavirus (Covid-19) test twice a week.
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Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices to Reopen to Public
Published on Wednesday, 12 May 2021The Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices are to reopen to the public without appointment under Step 3 of the Government’s lockdown easing.
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Clitheroe Food Festival will not Take Place this Year
Published on Wednesday, 05 May 2021This year’s Clitheroe Food Festival will not take place, organisers have confirmed.
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Check your Poll Card Call to Ribble Valley Voters
Published on Wednesday, 05 May 2021Check your poll card – that’s the message to Ribble Valley voters who may be voting in a new polling station.
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Residents in the Swim after Ribblesdale Pool Reopens
Published on Wednesday, 28 April 2021Ribble Valley residents are back in the swim after the reopening of Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe.
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Ribble Valley Goes to the Polls ‘Covid-Safe’ Elections
Published on Wednesday, 28 April 2021Ribble Valley goes to the polls in local elections on Thursday, 6 May, and plans are in place to ensure polling stations are Covid-safe.
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Ribble Valley Gears Up for Summer Staycation Boom
Published on Friday, 23 April 2021Millions of visitors look set to visit Ribble Valley this year as the borough gears up for a summer staycation boom.
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Candidates Announced for Ribble Valley Local Elections
Published on Thursday, 15 April 2021Ribble Valley goes to the polls in local elections on Thursday, 6 May, and the list of candidates, or ‘statement of persons nominated’, is now available.
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Clitheroe Gallery Hosts ‘Cream of the Craftwork Crop’
Published on Wednesday, 14 April 2021The popular Platform Gallery in Clitheroe has reopened to the public with an exhibition featuring the ‘cream of the craftwork crop’.
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Shoppers and Visitors Receive a Warm Ribble Valley Welcome
Published on Monday, 12 April 2021Shoppers and visitors received a warm Ribble Valley welcome today (Monday, 12 April), when the borough reopened its doors to the public.
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His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Published on Friday, 09 April 2021It is with deep sorrow that we have learnt of the death of, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Dramatic Council Operation To Remove Dangerous Tree From Castle
Published on Tuesday, 30 March 2021Council workers and tree surgeons battled blustering breeze to fell a 100ft tree uprooted on steep banking at Clitheroe Castle.
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Council Nets Cash for Covid-Safe Reopening of Sports Centres
Published on Monday, 29 March 2021Two Ribble Valley sports centres have netted £70,000 to fund a Covid-safe reopening thanks to the borough council.
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Don’t Lose Your Vote Call to Ribble Valley Electors
Published on Monday, 29 March 2021Ribble Valley goes to the polls in local elections on Thursday, 6 May, and if you want to have a say you must be registered to vote.
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Keep Ribble Valley Safe Call as Lockdown Starts to Lift
Published on Monday, 22 March 2021Help keep Ribble Valley safe – that’s the message as the lockdown starts to lift.
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Clitheroe Castle to Be Lit Purple for Census Day
Published on Friday, 19 March 2021Clitheroe Castle is to be lit purple this weekend marking census day on Sunday (21 March).
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Mayor Invites Residents to mark Lockdown Anniversary
Published on Thursday, 18 March 2021Ribble Valley Mayor Stella Brunskill is inviting residents to take part in a National Day of Reflection next Tuesday (23 March) marking the first anniversary of the pandemic lockdown.
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Some Businesses to Receive Two Business Rates Bills
Published on Tuesday, 16 March 2021Some businesses in Ribble Valley can expect to receive two business rates bills this year.
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Ribble Valley Residents warned about Council Tax Scam
Published on Friday, 12 March 2021Scammers are targeting Ribble Valley residents with e-mails promising council tax refunds in exchange for personal details.
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Three Ways to Vote at the May 6 Elections
Published on Thursday, 11 March 2021Residents in Ribble Valley have three ways to vote when they go to the polls on Thursday 6 May.
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Whalley Woodland Play Area
Published on Wednesday, 10 March 2021During a routine inspection of the Whalley Woodland Play Area, it came to light that timber making up the equipment had split at a number of fastening points.
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Council Freezes Council Tax for Eighth Year in Last 12
Published on Monday, 08 March 2021Ribble Valley Borough Council has frozen council tax for the eighth time in the last 12 years, while remaining the only council in Lancashire to collect refuse weekly and not charge for green waste.
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Have Your Say on Proposed Reopening of Historic Rail Line
Published on Tuesday, 02 March 2021Residents and rail enthusiasts in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on the proposed reopening of the historic Clitheroe to Hellifield line to passengers.
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Employees offered Rapid Covid-19 testing
Published on Wednesday, 17 February 2021Ribble Valley Borough Council have set up a Rapid Covid-19 testing site using Lateral Flow Tests, at the Council Chamber in Clitheroe – 11-13 Church Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DD
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Council Reaches Out to Provide Urgent Help for Residents in Need
Published on Monday, 15 February 2021Help is at hand if Covid 19 has affected your household income through job loss or reduced wages and you are struggling in the short term with essential bills.
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Vacancies for Independent Persons
Published on Monday, 15 February 2021Ribble Valley Borough Council is looking for members of the public to serve as Independent Persons
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Mobile Coronavirus Test and Trace Unit Comes to Longridge
Published on Friday, 22 January 2021A mobile Coronavirus Test and Trace unit is to be sited in Longridge from Monday 25 January.
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Ribble Valley Borough Council Facilities Closed to the Public
Published on Thursday, 07 January 2021Ribble Valley Borough Council facilities are closed to the public following the Government’s announcement of a third national lockdown.
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Help at hand for lonely and worried during new Lockdown
Published on Wednesday, 06 January 2021If you are feeling lonely or worried during the new lockdown, don’t forget the Ribble Valley Community Hub is here to help.
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Ribble Valley has been moved into a new national lockdown
Published on Tuesday, 05 January 2021Ribble Valley has been moved into a new national lockdown until further notice.
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Young artists put a little sparkle into Christmas
Published on Friday, 18 December 2020Young artists in Ribble Valley brushed off their paint sets and put a little sparkle into Christmas.
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Council Workers Dig Deep for Festive Food and Toy Appeals
Published on Tuesday, 15 December 2020Council workers in Ribble Valley have dug deep to help local families facing a tough pandemic Christmas.
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Ribble Valley Festive Recycling and Refuse Collection
Published on Thursday, 10 December 2020Residents in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to recycling and refuse collection over the festive period.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Clitheroe
Published on Tuesday, 08 December 2020Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency in a swoop on potentially unroadworthy vehicles.
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Some Council Facilities Reopen to Public After Lockdown
Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2020Some Ribble Valley Borough Council facilities have reopened today (Wednesday, 2 December) following the lifting of the latest national lockdown.
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Council’s ‘Shop Local’ Call Backed with Free Festive Parking
Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2020A council leader has issued a rallying call for festive shoppers to ‘shop local’ this Christmas.
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Interest in Popular Woodland Triggers Moratorium on Sale
Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2020A moratorium on the sale of part of a popular Ribble Valley woodland has been triggered after a parish council expressed an interest in possibly purchasing it.
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Help at hand for Borough's Damp or Draughty Houses
Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020Help is at hand for Ribble Valley residents living in damp or draughty houses.
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Coronavirus Test Centre to open in Clitheroe
Published on Thursday, 19 November 2020Getting tested for coronavirus will be easier for Ribble Valley residents from Monday 23 November, with the opening of a new test centre in Clitheroe.
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Community Groups can Bid for Part of Popular Woodland
Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020Community groups in Mellor are invited to express an interest in acquiring part of The Rann Woodland in Saccary Lane as a community facility.
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Graffiti Causes £2,000 Worth of Damage to Clitheroe Castle
Published on Tuesday, 17 November 2020Graffiti has been sprayed on the inside of the Clitheroe Castle Keep causing over £2,000 worth of damage.
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Riverbank Disabled Car Park Barrier Wrecked for Second Time
Published on Thursday, 12 November 2020The barrier to a disabled car park at a popular Clitheroe beauty spot has been wrecked for the second time in six months.
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Help at Hand for Lonely and Worried During Lockdown
Published on Wednesday, 11 November 2020If you are feeling lonely or worried during lockdown, don’t forget the Ribble Valley Community Hub is here to help.
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Ribble Valley Borough Council Facilities to Close
Published on Wednesday, 04 November 2020Ribble Valley Borough Council facilities are to close to the public following the Government’s announcement of a second national lockdown.
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Ribble Valley Borough Council Facilities to Close
Published on Wednesday, 04 November 2020Ribble Valley Borough Council facilities are to close to the public following the Government’s announcement of a second national lockdown.
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Mobile Coronavirus Test and Trace Unit comes to Clitheroe
Published on Tuesday, 03 November 2020A mobile coronavirus Test and Trace unit is to be sited in Clitheroe from Thursday (5 November).
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Sports Clubs can vie for slice of £16.5million 'Return to Play' cash
Published on Friday, 23 October 2020Sports clubs and groups in Ribble Valley are invited to vie for a slice of Sport England’s £16.5million Return to Play Fund.
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Giant Poppy to be Projected on Clitheroe Castle
Published on Wednesday, 21 October 2020A giant poppy is to be projected on Clitheroe Castle commemorating Remembrance Day.
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Assistance for Businesses required to close due to Covid Restrictions
Published on Tuesday, 20 October 2020Assistance is available for businesses required to close due to Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions.
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Lancashire moves to Tier 3 Coronavirus Alert Level
Published on Friday, 16 October 2020Lancashire has been moved into the Tier 3 ‘very high’ Covid Alert Level by the Government.
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New £500 Payment for Low-Earners Told to Self-Isolate
Published on Wednesday, 14 October 2020A new £500 payment for low-earners facing a loss of income after being told to self-isolate has been rolled out in Ribble Valley.
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Gallery Forges Ahead with Glittering Festive Showcase
Published on Thursday, 01 October 2020A young blacksmith who built his own forge aged 13 with his mother’s hairdryer and a claw hammer is setting a Clitheroe Christmas showcase alight.
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Don’t Lose your Vote: Look Out for Your Voter Registration Letter
Published on Tuesday, 15 September 2020Ribble Valley is to hold elections for Lancashire County Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner next year.
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Clitheroe and Longridge: Free Parking for Shoppers to End
Published on Tuesday, 15 September 2020Free parking for shoppers in Clitheroe and Longridge is to end from Thursday, 1 October.
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Recycling in Ribble Valley ‘Top Of The Pots’ Say New Figures
Published on Wednesday, 02 September 2020When it comes to recycling, Ribble Valley is ‘top of the pots’, according to new figures.
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Lockdown Art Showcase at Popular Clitheroe Gallery
Published on Friday, 14 August 2020An exhibition of work by lockdown artists has opened at Clitheroe’s popular Platform Gallery.
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Act Fast: Further Funds to Help Businesses Recover from Pandemic
Published on Thursday, 06 August 2020Businesses in Ribble Valley can apply for a slice of £450,000 to help them recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council Consults on Continuing Controls on Dogs in Public
Published on Friday, 31 July 2020Ribble Valley Borough Council has launched a consultation into whether controls on dogs in public should be continued.
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Lockdown Artists to Exhibit at Popular Clitheroe Gallery
Published on Thursday, 30 July 2020Lockdown artists are to have their work exhibited at Clitheroe’s popular Platform Gallery.
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New Law Paves the way for Ribble Valley Street Cafes
Published on Wednesday, 29 July 2020Shoppers and residents will soon be able to socialise and relax in Ribble Valley’s public highways thanks to a new law paving the way for street cafés.
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Council's Address Data Service Wins Gold Award
Published on Wednesday, 29 July 2020When it comes to quality address data, Ribble Valley Borough Council is streets ahead.
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Town Centre Measures Put On Hold After Face Mask Ruling
Published on Monday, 27 July 2020Following the Government’s announcement that the wearing of face coverings is now mandatory in shops, measures aimed at reopening Ribble Valley’s high streets safely have been suspended.
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Bungalow in Stunning Hurst Green Development from Just £65,000
Published on Tuesday, 14 July 2020An ancient ash tree is at the heart of a stunning Hurst Green development featuring an affordable bungalow for a local person aged over 55.
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Anglers Asked to ‘Take 5’ as Popular River Reopens for Fishing
Published on Tuesday, 14 July 2020Anglers can now return to the River Ribble at Edisford in Clitheroe, but they are being asked to ‘Take 5’ home with their tackle.
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Five-Step 'Play Safe' Guidance for Ribble Valley Play Areas
Published on Friday, 10 July 2020Play areas have reopened in Ribble Valley and youngsters are asked to take five easy steps to ensure they play safely.
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EU Settlement Scheme: One Year to go Until Deadline
Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2020European citizens living and working in Ribble Valley have a year left to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if they want to remain in the UK.
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#LoveRibbleValley: Free Parking Wrapped Up for Shoppers
Published on Monday, 06 July 2020Shoppers can get up to two hours free parking in Clitheroe and Longridge as part of the borough’s Coronavirus recovery campaign.
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Council Tackles Home Crisis by Buying two 'Council Houses'
Published on Thursday, 25 June 2020A council has bought two houses in Longridge with cash from developers in a bid to tackle the town’s chronic shortage of affordable homes.
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Four Nifty New Bungalows Available to Over 55s in Chipping
Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2020A new bungalow in picturesque Chipping could be yours for under £400 a month from August.
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Ribble Valley Flies the Flag for Armed Forces Day
Published on Tuesday, 23 June 2020Ribble Valley Borough Council is flying the flag for the armed forces this week.
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Council Campaign to Boost Business and Keep Shoppers Safe
Published on Tuesday, 16 June 2020Castle Street in Clitheroe is to be pedestrianised temporarily from Friday (19 June) as part of a council campaign to boost business and keep shoppers safe.
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Artists Unleash their Creativity During Lockdown
Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2020Nearly 100 artists in Ribble Valley have been unleashing their creativity during lockdown.
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Popular ‘White Sack’ Waste Paper Collection Service to Resume
Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2020A popular waste paper and cardboard collection service is to resume in Ribble Valley on 15 June.
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Riverbank Revellers Wreck Disabled Car Park Barrier
Published on Friday, 05 June 2020Riverbank revellers have wrecked the barrier to a disabled car park at a popular Clitheroe beauty spot.
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Council Steps in to Help High Street Shops Reopen ‘Safely’
Published on Wednesday, 03 June 2020Over 250 Ribble Valley high street retailers have received letters this week asking when and how they intend reopening as the first step in getting the borough back to business.
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Further Funds to Help Borough's Businesses During Pandemic
Published on Friday, 29 May 2020An additional £867,750 has been made available to Ribble Valley Borough Council to provide further support to the borough’s small businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
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Ribble Valley's 'We're Working Hard to Welcome You Back' Tourism Message
Published on Friday, 29 May 2020We're working hard behind the scenes to welcome you back – that’s the message from Ribble Valley tourism bosses during National Tourism Week.
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Reopening of Historic Rail Line will bring Huge Economic Boost to Borough.
Published on Thursday, 28 May 2020Reopening of historic rail line will bring huge economic boost to borough.
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‘Keep Your Distance or Consider Staying Away’ Bank Holiday Call
Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020Residents in Ribble Valley are being advised to stick to social distancing guidance when making the most of the borough’s parks and green spaces over the bank holiday.
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Mammoth Mailout for Borough’s Community Hub
Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2020Leaflets outlining how people can get crucial help during the coronavirus pandemic have started dropping through the letterbox of every home in Ribble Valley.
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Borough Council Website call to Boost Businesses
Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2020Businesses in Ribble Valley affected by the coronavirus outbreak have received a £14.2million boost.
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Easter Suprise for Locked Down Youngsters
Published on Friday, 17 April 2020An ‘eggcellent’ surprise was in store for locked down youngsters in Ribble Valley over the bank holiday weekend.
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Ribble Valley Community Hub
Published on Wednesday, 01 April 2020Do you need extra help during the Coronavirus outbreak – or could you offer a helping hand?
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Coronavirus: Leader's message
Published on Monday, 23 March 2020Leader's message on the Council's response to the Coronavirus pandemic
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Ribble Valley Council Tax Remains Lowest in Lancashire
Published on Monday, 16 March 2020Council tax in Ribble Valley is to rise from April by just £5 on a Band D property.
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Coronavirus: Support for small businesses
Published on Monday, 16 March 2020The Government has announced a number of measures in the 2020 Budget to support small businesses from the potential impact of coronavirus.
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Financial Help for Flood-Hit Households and Businesses
Published on Monday, 24 February 2020Households and businesses in Ribble Valley affected by flooding during Storms Ciara and Dennis are to receive financial help.
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Flooding Statement: 20 February 2020
Published on Thursday, 20 February 2020Financial help for flood-hit households and businesses.
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Voluntary Groups Invited to Apply for a Slice of £100,000
Published on Wednesday, 05 February 2020Voluntary groups in Ribble Valley are invited to apply for a slice of £100,000.
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Cash for Sports, Arts, Culture and Community Wellbeing
Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2020Young sportspeople and performance artists in Ribble Valley can get a leg-up with the cost of equipment and tuition.
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Free Help and Advice on Keeping Your Home Cosy and Secure
Published on Thursday, 19 December 2019Free help and advice on keeping your home cosy and secure this winter is on offer to Ribble Valley residents.
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Start the New Year with a new Bungalow from just £42,498
Published on Monday, 16 December 2019Six rare affordable bungalows are waiting to be snapped up in Ribble Valley from just £42,498 .
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Ribble Valley Festive Recycling and Refuse Collection
Published on Wednesday, 11 December 2019Households in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to recycling and refuse collection over the festive period.
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Gallery’s Glittering Festive Showcase has Christmas Wrapped Up
Published on Wednesday, 11 December 2019Over 50 of the UK’s most celebrated craftworkers and artists are exhibiting at a Clitheroe gallery’s glittering annual festive showcase.
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Get Ready to 'Have Your Say' in General Election
Published on Friday, 06 December 2019The UK goes to the polls next Thursday (12 December) in the first General Election in December in nearly a century.
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Council Looks Set to Fight Phone Box Closures
Published on Thursday, 05 December 2019Ribble Valley Borough Council looks set to fight the proposed closure of a raft of public payphones.
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Museum comes out tops in tough Tourism Assessment
Published on Wednesday, 04 December 2019Clitheroe Castle Museum has come out tops in a tough assessment by UK tourism supremos.
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Council Takes on another Dog Warden to Tackle Pet Poop
Published on Friday, 29 November 2019A dog-fouling crackdown is proving so effective that a council has taken on another dog warden.
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Ho-Ho-Ho: Free Festive Parking in Clitheroe and Longridge
Published on Friday, 29 November 2019Free festive parking is on offer at four council car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge on three Saturdays in December.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Clitheroe
Published on Wednesday, 27 November 2019Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency in a swoop on potentially unroadworthy vehicles.
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Don't Risk your Postal Vote with Missing Paperwork Warning
Published on Wednesday, 27 November 2019Postal voters in Ribble Valley are being warned against returning their ballot paper without the necessary paperwork.
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Final Cut to Register for General Election Vote
Published on Wednesday, 20 November 2019Residents in Ribble Valley are reminded to register to vote by next Tuesday (26 November), or miss out on the forthcoming General Election.
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Five Candidates Line up for General Election
Published on Friday, 15 November 2019Five candidates have lined up for the Ribble Valley constituency in the forthcoming General Election.
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Beat the Cold and Dark and Vote by Post
Published on Thursday, 14 November 2019The UK goes to the polls next month in the first General Election in December in nearly a century.
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Crumbs! Clitheroe has best Christmas Pies in UK Wrapped Up
Published on Monday, 11 November 2019The best Christmas pies in the UK come to Clitheroe next month, when the town hosts its annual festive markets.
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Lest We Forget: Poppy to be projected on Clitheroe Castle
Published on Thursday, 07 November 2019A huge poppy is to be projected on Clitheroe Castle commemorating Remembrance Day.
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Ribble Valley Visitor Numbers Top Four Million Again
Published on Friday, 18 October 2019When it comes to the visitor economy, picturesque Ribble Valley is top of the world.
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It Takes Just Five Minutes to Register to Vote
Published on Thursday, 17 October 2019It takes just five minutes to register to vote – that’s the message from Ribble Valley Borough Council’s elections team.
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Ribble Valley to Host Huge Regimental ‘Freedom Parade’
Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2019Over 130 soldiers are to march through Clitheroe with ‘bayonets fixed, drums beating and colours flying’ on Tuesday, 28 April 2020.
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Have Your Say on Housing and Economic Needs Assessment
Published on Thursday, 10 October 2019Residents and businesses in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on future housing provision and economic growth in the borough.
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£1.4million Sports Scheme Gets Starting Whistle
Published on Tuesday, 08 October 2019A £1.4million scheme featuring six state-of-the-art pitches and courts at the ‘Ribble Valley 3G’ sports complex in Clitheroe has received the starting whistle.
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Work Starts Soon on £110,000 Clitheroe Market Makeover
Published on Monday, 30 September 2019Work starts soon on a £110,000 Clitheroe Market makeover featuring heritage-style signage, new canopies and revamped loos.
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Have Your Say on Future of Borough's Phone Boxes
Published on Thursday, 26 September 2019Ribble Valley residents are asked to ‘dial in’ on the future of 40 phone boxes in the borough.
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Calling all Festive Market Traders and Craftmakers
Published on Wednesday, 25 September 2019Market traders and craftmakers are invited to pitch their wares at Clitheroe’s annual festive extravaganza.
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Blue Badge Boost for Popular Clitheroe Riverbank
Published on Thursday, 19 September 2019Blue badge motorists will now be able to access Edisford riverbank in Clitheroe with the touch of a fob.
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Green Light for Pots, Tubs and Trays Recycling
Published on Monday, 16 September 2019Households in Ribble Valley can now put pots, tubs and trays in their blue bins.
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Sneaky Kickabout Cuts Clitheroe Sports Pitch to Shreds
Published on Friday, 13 September 2019A Clitheroe sports pitch has been ‘cut to shreds’ after a sneaky adult kickabout.
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Top Printmaker puts her Stamp on Clitheroe Exhibition
Published on Friday, 23 August 2019An internationally-acclaimed fine art photographer and printmaker who grew up in Chatburn is putting her stamp on the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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How to Have Your Say at Council Meetings
Published on Thursday, 22 August 2019Residents in Ribble Valley are reminded that they can have their say at council meetings.
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Clitheroe Food Festival Road Closures
Published on Thursday, 08 August 2019Motorists are advised that several roads in Clitheroe will close Thursday 8 until Sunday 11 August, for the 2019 Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Knock Boredom for Six with Summer Activities Booklet
Published on Wednesday, 24 July 2019Ribble Valley youngsters are invited to ‘knock boredom for six’ with Ribble Valley Borough Council’s 2019 summer activities booklet.
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Clitheroe Food Festival to ‘Rattle Those Pots and Pans’
Published on Tuesday, 16 July 2019You are invited to ‘get out of that kitchen’ for a feast of family entertainment and live music during Clitheroe’s annual food festival.
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Tenancy Charges Warning for Housing Landlords
Published on Friday, 12 July 2019Housing landlords in Ribble Valley who fall foul of new rules on tenancy charges face hefty fines.
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'Queen of Cossack Cuisine' Leeza Comes to Town
Published on Thursday, 11 July 2019An award-winning Russian baker will bring her coveted piroshki pies to Clitheroe on Saturday 10 August, when the town hosts its annual food festival.
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Work on £1.4million Sports Scheme Kicks On
Published on Thursday, 11 July 2019Work on a £1.4million scheme featuring six state-of-the-art pitches and courts at the Edisford Sports Complex in Clitheroe is kicking on.
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Dog Owners Warned After Pet-on-Pet Attacks Spike
Published on Thursday, 04 July 2019Dog owners in Ribble Valley are being warned they face hefty fines if their pet attacks other animal.
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Community Groups Invited to Vie for Village Pub
Published on Wednesday, 03 July 2019Community groups are invited to express an interest in acquiring Grindleton’s Buck Inn as a community facility.
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Have Your Say on Boosting the Borough’s Economy
Published on Wednesday, 03 July 2019Boosting the local economy is the subject of a plan being drawn up by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Food Festival Dishes Up Huge Dollop of Family Fun
Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2019A huge dollop of family fun will be dished up at the Clitheroe Food Festival on Saturday, 10 August.
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Ribble Valley: Sign Up for Raft of Affordable Homes
Published on Wednesday, 19 June 2019A raft of affordable homes for purchase or rent are up for grabs by Ribble Valley residents with a local connection.
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Brush up your Swimming Skills in Time for Summer
Published on Monday, 17 June 2019If you want to teach your child to swim or brush up your swimming skills in time for summer paddle your way to Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe.
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Clitheroe: Make a Date for Town's Top Food Festival
Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019Make a date in your diary for this year’s Clitheroe Food Festival, which takes place on Saturday 10 August.
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Stolen Civic Chains
Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019Help us find four sets of mayoral chains stolen from the Ribble Valley Civic Suite in the early hours of Monday.
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We are Helping you Get Fit for Life with 'Up and Active'
Published on Thursday, 06 June 2019Move more, lose weight, love life, feel great – that’s the message from Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Up and Active team.
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Swimmers Dive into Special Sessions at Ribblesdale Pool
Published on Thursday, 30 May 2019Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe is making a splash with a series of special swimming sessions aimed at marginalised groups.
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Clitheroe Showcase for Lancashire's Best Craft-Makers
Published on Thursday, 30 May 2019The work of Lancashire’s most talented craft-makers is being showcased at the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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New Food Walks are a Fest for Nature Lovers
Published on Friday, 24 May 2019Great countryside and fine food are the key ingredients in a new walking initiative blazing a trail through Ribble Valley.
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Former Lancashire Swimming Champion is Ribble Valley Mayor
Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2019A Magistrate and former Lancashire swimming champion is the new mayor of Ribble Valley.
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Clitheroe Cemetery Dog-Fouling Crackdown
Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2019A council is to get tough on dog owners who are letting their pets poop in a public cemetery.
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Countdown to European Parliament Elections
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019Ribble Valley goes to the polls in European Parliament elections on Thursday 23 May.
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Work Starts on £1.4Million Clitheroe Sports Complex
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019Work has started on the £1.4million state-of-the-art Edisford Sports Complex in Clitheroe.
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Register to Vote for European Parliament Elections
Published on Thursday, 09 May 2019The countdown has started to European Parliament elections on Thursday 23 May.
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Still Time to Register for Postal or Proxy Vote
Published on Friday, 05 April 2019Ribble Valley goes to the polls in borough and parish elections on Thursday 2 May, and voters unable to attend a polling station can vote by post or proxy.
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Candidates Line Up for Ribble Valley Elections
Published on Friday, 05 April 2019Ribble Valley goes to the polls in borough and parish elections on Thursday 2 May.
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Can't Vote in Person? Register for Postal Vote by 15 April
Published on Wednesday, 03 April 2019Ribble Valley goes to the polls in local government elections on Thursday 2 May, and if you can’t get to a polling station you can vote by post.
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Gosha puts the Gloss on Clitheroe Art and Craft Fair
Published on Friday, 29 March 2019A Clitheroe artist who produces distinctive pictures from non-drip household gloss paint is to taking part in a unique art and craft fair at the town’s Platform Gallery.
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Ribble Valley Resident's Warned about Council Tax Scam
Published on Thursday, 28 March 2019Ribble Valley residents are warned to be on their guard against an e-mail and text scam promising a council tax refund in exchange for personal details.
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Don't Lose Your Vote Call to Ribble Valley Residents
Published on Thursday, 28 March 2019Voters in Ribble Valley are reminded to register to vote by 12 April or miss out on the forthcoming local government elections.
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One-of-a-Kind Council Officer Calls it a Day After 43 Years
Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2019A one-of-a-kind council officer is closing her ledger after 43 years in Ribble Valley Borough Council’s revenues team.
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Check Your Poll Card Call to Ribble Valley Voters
Published on Thursday, 21 March 2019Check your poll card – that’s the message to Ribble Valley voters who may be affected by changes to their wards.
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Election Call for Prospective Candidates and Agents
Published on Monday, 11 March 2019Ribble Valley goes to the polls in borough and parish council elections on Thursday, 2 May, and prospective candidates and their agents are invited to a meeting to find out more.
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Applications Open for Clitheroe Food Festival
Published on Friday, 01 March 2019Food and drink producers in Lancashire are invited to apply for pitches at the award-winning Clitheroe Food Festival.
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'Spirited' New Partnership to Boost Economic Growth
Published on Thursday, 28 February 2019Over 70 businessmen and women attended the lively launch of a new partnership looking to boost economic growth in Ribble Valley.
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‘Fairtrade Gold’ Jeweller Exhibits in Clitheroe
Published on Monday, 25 February 2019One of the world’s first ‘Fairtrade gold’ jewellers is exhibiting her work at Clitheroe’s award-winning Platform Gallery.
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Dementia-Friendly Swimming Sessions at Clitheroe Pool
Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2019Dementia-friendly swimming sessions are to be held at Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe.
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Council Tax Freeze for Eighth Year in Nearly a Decade
Published on Tuesday, 12 February 2019Ribble Valley Borough Council has frozen council tax for the eighth year in nearly a decade, while remaining the only council in Lancashire to collect refuse weekly and not charge for green waste.
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New Partnership to Promote Borough’s Economic Growth
Published on Tuesday, 12 February 2019A new partnership is being launched in Ribble Valley to boost economic growth in the borough.
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Night Skies of Bowland Shine on Visitor Delights
Published on Thursday, 07 February 2019The night skies of Bowland are one of the shining delights featured in the 2019 Ribble Valley visitor guide, Love Ribble Valley.
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Council to Bid for Slice of £675million for Town Centre
Published on Tuesday, 29 January 2019A council is to bid for a slice of £675million to rejuvenate Clitheroe town centre.
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Business Rates Relief Shot in the Arm for High Street
Published on Friday, 25 January 2019Up to 250 high street businesses in Ribble Valley are to receive a shot in the arm thanks to rates relief of up to a third.
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Museum Comes Out on Top in Tough Tourist Assessment
Published on Thursday, 24 January 2019Clitheroe Castle Museum has come out tops following a tough assessment by UK tourism supremos.
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£1.4Million Sports Scheme Out of the Blocks
Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2019A £1.4Million top-of-the-league sports pitch and community room at the Edisford Sports Complex in Clitheroe is out of the blocks.
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Walk Off the Festive Pounds with Stepping Out
Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2019Looking to walk off a few festive pounds or better still take strides in health and fitness? Then look no further than Ribble Valley Borough Council’s groundbreaking Stepping Out scheme.
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Grants for Sports, Arts and Community Groups
Published on Wednesday, 09 January 2019Cash is up for grabs for equipment and tuition by budding young sportspeople, performance artists and community groups in Ribble Valley.
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Council Workers Dig Deep for Families Facing Tough Christmas
Published on Thursday, 20 December 2018Kind-Hearted council workers have dug deep to help local families facing a tough Christmas.
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Borough Council to Lead Business Rates Pilot Scheme that will Bring £9million Boost to Lancashire
Published on Tuesday, 18 December 2018Ribble Valley Borough Council is to lead a Business Rates Pilot Scheme that will bring a £9million boost to Lancashire.
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£9million Boost for Lancashire as Councils Given Go-Ahead to Keep 75% Growth in Business Rates
Published on Monday, 17 December 2018Lancashire has been selected to take part in a Business Rates Pilot Scheme that looks set to bring a £9million boost to the county.
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Householders Warned about Council Tax Refund Scam
Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018Ribble Valley householders are warned to be on their guard against a malicious e-mail promising a council tax refund.
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Ribble Valley Festive Recycling and Refuse Collection
Published on Monday, 10 December 2018Residents in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to recycling and refuse collection over the festive period.
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Ribble Valley Visitor Numbers Top Four Million Again
Published on Friday, 23 November 2018The number of visitors to Ribble Valley has topped four million for the second year running, according to new figures.
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Clitheroe’s “Little Gem” Scuplture Trail Relaunched
Published on Thursday, 22 November 2018One of Ribble Valley’s most successful cultural projects described as “a little gem” has been relaunched.
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No Achy Breaky Hearts at Church Line-Dancing Class
Published on Monday, 19 November 2018A church group that hosts popular line-dancing classes is strolling to success thanks to £500 from Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Calling all Shoppers: Follow the Star to Clitheroe this Christmas
Published on Monday, 19 November 2018The waft of festive spice and rustle of wrapping paper comes to Clitheroe in December when it hosts a series of Christmas extravaganzas.
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Make a Splash at Clitheroe Pre-School Swim Class
Published on Thursday, 08 November 2018Water babies in Ribble Valley are invited to make a splash at parent and child swimming lessons in Clitheroe.
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Council to the Rescue with £5,000 for Mountain Team
Published on Thursday, 08 November 2018Some of the most beautiful and rugged countryside in the North can be found in Ribble Valley, which boasts 244 square miles of footpaths, fells, tracks and bridleways.
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Sign Up Now for Over 100 Affordable Properties
Published on Friday, 02 November 2018A raft of affordable homes will be up for grabs by Ribble Valley residents with a local connection over the coming year.
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Youngsters Set the Pace at Castle Park Runs
Published on Wednesday, 10 October 2018Weekly 2km runs for youngsters at Clitheroe Castle are out of the blocks for another year.
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Medical Transport Scheme in Gear Thanks to Council Cash
Published on Friday, 05 October 2018A community bus service that celebrates 10 years on the road this Christmas has started a medical transport scheme thanks to a £10,000 council cash boost.
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Council to Kick On with Sports Pitches Scheme
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018A council is to kick on with plans to build two state-of-the-art artificial sports pitches in Clitheroe.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Clitheroe
Published on Friday, 21 September 2018Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency in a swoop on unroadworthy vehicles.
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Recreation Ground to be Dedicated to First World War Fallen
Published on Tuesday, 11 September 2018A Longridge recreation ground is to be dedicated to the fallen of the First World War.
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Community Groups can Bid for Church and Allotments
Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2018Community interest groups in Read are invited to express an interest in acquiring the village’s United Reformed Church and allotments as community facilities.
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Have Your Say on Proposed Housing Development Sites
Published on Monday, 03 September 2018Residents in Ribble Valley are reminded to have their say on proposed amendments to the borough’s housing and economic development plan.
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Tough New Regulations to Tackle Rogue Landlords
Published on Wednesday, 15 August 2018Landlords of multiple-occupation properties in Ribble Valley must now be licensed by the borough council.
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Award-Winning Planner is Borough Council’s New Director
Published on Monday, 13 August 2018An award-winning planner behind two of Lancashire’s most successful regeneration projects is the new director of economic development and planning at Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Popular Food Festival Comes to Clitheroe this Weekend
Published on Thursday, 09 August 2018A feast of fun and flavour comes to Clitheroe this weekend, when the town hosts its annual food festival.
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Clitheroe Food Festival Road Closures
Published on Tuesday, 07 August 2018Motorists are advised that several roads in Clitheroe will close Thursday 9 and Saturday 11 August, for the 2018 Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Have Your Say on Housing Development Sites
Published on Wednesday, 25 July 2018Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on proposed amendments to the borough’s housing and economic development plan.
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Lancashire’s Best Food Producers to Take Over Clitheroe
Published on Friday, 20 July 2018Over 90 of Lancashire’s best food and drink producers will set up shop in Clitheroe on Saturday, 11 August, when the town hosts its annual food festival.
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New Web Site Showcases ‘Amazing Spaces, People and Places’
Published on Wednesday, 18 July 2018A vibrant borough bursting with amazing spaces, people and places – that’s the message behind a new Ribble Valley web site.
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Spam, Spinning Plates and Slapstick come to Clitheroe
Published on Tuesday, 10 July 2018A feast of fun and flavour comes to Clitheroe on Saturday, 11 August, when the town hosts its annual food festival.
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Top Chocolatier to give Tasting-Talk at Food Festival
Published on Tuesday, 10 July 2018A chocolatier with an international reputation and a slab of top awards is to give a tasting-talk at this year’s Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Local Companies get their Teeth into Food Festival
Published on Wednesday, 04 July 2018Four local companies are getting their teeth into this year’s Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Whalley Residents to be Sounded out on ‘Nightlife Blight’
Published on Monday, 02 July 2018Whalley residents are to be sounded out on the impact of licensed premises in the village.
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Carers Receive Council Cash to Spread “Light and Hope”
Published on Wednesday, 27 June 2018A dedicated team of carers who work quietly in the background to bring “light and hope” to families across Ribble Valley have received £15,000 from the borough council.
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Learn How to Spot a Top Tipple at Clitheroe Food Festival
Published on Wednesday, 20 June 2018‘Life is too short to drink bad wine’ German writer Goethe famously said – and you can learn how to spot a top tipple at this year’s Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Two Top Roles for Ribble Valley Borough Council Leader
Published on Monday, 18 June 2018The leader of Ribble Valley Borough Council has landed two top roles in Lancashire.
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Householders Warned About Council Tax Scam
Published on Tuesday, 22 May 2018Ribble Valley householders are warned to be on their guard against an e-mail scam promising a council tax refund in exchange for personal details.
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Six Action Zones to Tackle Dog-Fouling in Ribble Valley
Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018A council is to get tough on dog-fouling by setting up six action zones targeting people who repeatedly leave pet poop in public.
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Council Bid for Better Rail Services Goes up a Gear
Published on Friday, 11 May 2018A council bid for better rail services in Ribble Valley has gone up a gear.
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Further Borough Council Cash Boost for Chipping Broadband
Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2018A Community broadband scheme has received a further £8,000 cash boost from Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Council Counts the Cost of Asbestos Dump in Country Lane
Published on Friday, 04 May 2018Ribble Valley Council is counting the cost after fly-tippers dumped over three tonnes of asbestos in a Clitheroe country lane.
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Help us get a Handle on Waste Collection
Published on Thursday, 03 May 2018Householders can help Ribble Valley’s refuse collection and recycling service stay top of the pile by ensuring their ‘handles are facing the highway’.
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‘Lancashire Womble’ Lucy to Exhibit at Clitheroe Gallery
Published on Monday, 30 April 2018A designer who creates ‘astonishing craftwork’ from unwanted materials is to exhibit at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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New Three-Bedroom Home in Ribble Valley for just £66,500!
Published on Monday, 30 April 2018A new three-bedroom home in picturesque Ribble Valley for just £66,500 might sound far-fetched, but exactly that is up for grabs thanks to the borough council and Onward Homes.
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Go the Mile for Good Health Call from Heart Patient Nick
Published on Tuesday, 24 April 2018A heart bypass patient from Clitheroe is inviting residents to go the mile for good health.
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Make a Date for Town’s Top Food Festival
Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018Make a date in your diary for this year’s Clitheroe Food Festival, which takes place on Saturday, 11 August.
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Youth ‘Disco’ Aims to Put Anti-Social Behaviour in a Spin
Published on Monday, 16 April 2018Longridge is to get a youth ‘disco’ in a bid to put anti-social behaviour in a spin.
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‘Ashes Beam’ Installed at Clitheroe Cemetery
Published on Thursday, 12 April 2018A cemetery with an international reputation for alternative interments has installed an ‘ashes beam’ for the burial of cremated remains.
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Leader’s Message Spring 2018
Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2018Welcome to my latest message featuring news on the proposed East Lancashire Unitary Authority, the Lancashire Combined Authority and our successful ‘peer challenge’ by the Local Government Association
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Tai Chi in the Park to Mark ‘Your Mile Your Way’
Published on Thursday, 29 March 2018Every morning parks and public areas in China come alive to thousands of people, some dressed for a day in the office, undertaking a series of stretches and moves called tai chi.
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Ribble Valley News - Spring 2018
Published on Thursday, 29 March 2018Ribble Valley Borough Council has published the latest edition of its civic newspaper, Ribble Valley News.
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CCTV Clampdown on Village Car Park Vandals
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018Vandals in Sabden and Chipping are in the sights of crime prevention bosses thanks to two new CCTV systems.
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Clitheroe Castle to Host Weekly Park Runs
Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018Weekly ‘park runs’ in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle are out of the blocks after getting the thumbs-up from Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Visitors Flock to our ‘Dordogne’
Published on Monday, 26 March 2018Visitors are flocking to Ribble Valley, according to new national figures.
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Chipping ‘gets Connected’ Thanks to Council Grant
Published on Monday, 26 March 2018Around 800 homes in Chipping can now connect to ultrafast broadband thanks to an impressive volunteer-led project and Ribble Valley Borough Council cash boost.
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Refuse Collection Maintained Despite Cuts
Published on Thursday, 22 March 2018Ribble Valley’s much-admired refuse collection and recycling service is to continue as normal despite a £430,000 cut in funding from Lancashire County Council.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Clitheroe
Published on Monday, 19 March 2018Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency in a swoop on unroadworthy vehicles.
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Pilot Partnership to Integrate Health Services
Published on Tuesday, 13 March 2018A new partnership is being piloted to integrate health and care services in parts of Ribble Valley.
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Next Step for Longridge Neighbourhood Plan
Published on Monday, 19 February 2018Members of the public are invited to have their say on a proposed neighbourhood plan for Longridge.
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Register to Vote Call to Commemorate Suffrage Centenary
Published on Wednesday, 31 January 2018A councillor born just three years after universal suffrage is calling on women to “seize the moment” and make their mark on public life.
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Clitheroe Gallery Gears Up for Robotics Exhibition
Published on Friday, 19 January 2018A glass eye set in brass that follows visitors around the room is one of the new exhibits at the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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Residents Offered Funds for Affordable Warmth
Published on Thursday, 18 January 2018Ribble Valley residents at risk of poor health from cold and damp homes are being offered funds to help them fight ‘fuel poverty’.
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Grants for Young Achievers and Community Groups
Published on Wednesday, 17 January 2018Cash is up for grabs for equipment and tuition by budding young sportspeople, performance artists and community groups in Ribble Valley.
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Strongly Agree: Council Launches Satisfaction Survey
Published on Monday, 15 January 2018Ribble Valley Borough Council has launched it biennial resident satisfaction survey.
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Gallery Showcase for North West Craftworkers
Published on Tuesday, 09 January 2018Craftworkers who live and work in the North West have the chance to exhibit at the popular Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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Council Workers Collect Festive Fare for Foodbank
Published on Friday, 05 January 2018Kind-hearted council workers have collected a feast of festive fare for the Ribble Valley Foodbank.
