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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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Huge Poppy to be Projected on Clitheroe Castle Marking WWI Centenary
Published on Friday, 02 November 2018A huge poppy is to be projected on Clitheroe Castle commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
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Huge Poppy to be Projected on Clitheroe Castle Marking WWI Centenary
Published on Thursday, 18 October 2018Ribble Valley Borough Council will lead the community in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
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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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Council to ‘Take A Breather’ on Market Redevelopment
Published on Thursday, 27 September 2018Ribble Valley Borough Council is to take a breather on the proposed £9million redevelopment of Clitheroe Market.
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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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Former Longridge Building Contractor is Borough’s New Mayor
Published on Thursday, 10 May 2018The former Longridge building contractor behind the refurbishment of Madame Tussauds in Blackpool is the new mayor of Ribble Valley.
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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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Pubs Told to get House in Order After Age-Check Failings
Published on Monday, 23 April 2018Ten pubs and one shop in Ribble Valley have been told to get their house in order after falling foul of a Christmas crackdown on under-age drinking.
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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 Takes Next Step in Becoming Dementia-Friendly
Published on Friday, 05 January 2018Ribble Valley Borough Council has taken the next step in its bid to become dementia-friendly.
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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.
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Crackdown on Buying Festive Booze for Youngsters
Published on Friday, 22 December 2017A £90 fine or day in court awaits anyone buying festive booze for underage drinkers.
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Ribble Valley 10k Race Road Closure Reminder
Published on Thursday, 21 December 2017Motorists are reminded that several roads in and near Clitheroe will close on Sunday, 31 December, for the 2017 Ribble Valley 10k Road Race.
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Festive Refuse Collection and Recycling in Ribble Valley
Published on Thursday, 21 December 2017Due to Christmas and New Year falling on a weekday there will be a change to refuse collections.
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Leader's Winter Message 2017
Published on Thursday, 21 December 2017Featuring news on the council’s recent ‘peer challenge’, the way forward for our core strategy, the future of our refuse collection service and an exciting development in our communications function.
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Market’s Feast of Festive Fun Finishes this Saturday
Published on Wednesday, 13 December 2017Clitheroe Market hosts its third and final feast of festive fun this Saturday (16 December).
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Festive Food Advice for Ribble Valley Residents
Published on Wednesday, 13 December 2017Roast turkey and all the trimmings are the ingredients for a fine feast during the festive season.
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Ribble Valley 10k Race Road Closures
Published on Wednesday, 13 December 2017Motorists are advised that several roads in and near Clitheroe will close on Sunday, 31 December, for the 2017 Ribble Valley 10k Road Race.
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Think Before Binning Batteries Message to Residents
Published on Thursday, 07 December 2017Think before binning your batteries – that’s the message to Ribble Valley residents.
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Second Saturday for Market’s Feast of Festive Fun
Published on Tuesday, 05 December 2017Shoppers are reminded that Clitheroe Market hosts its second feast of festive fun on Saturday.
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Clitheroe Market’s Feast of Festive Fun Starts Saturday
Published on Wednesday, 29 November 2017Shoppers are invited to a feast of festive fun in Clitheroe on Saturday, when the town launches its Christmas market.
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Free Festive Parking in Clitheroe and Longridge
Published on Tuesday, 28 November 2017​Shoppers and traders are reminded that free festive parking is on offer at four council car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge town centres on Saturdays in December.
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Gosha puts the Gloss on Gallery Showcase
Published on Friday, 24 November 2017A Clitheroe artist who produces distinctive pictures from non-drip household gloss paint is to exhibit at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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Crackdown on Buying Festive Booze for Youngsters
Published on Thursday, 23 November 2017A crackdown on the purchase of festive booze for underage drinkers has been launched by the Ribble Valley Community Alcohol Partnership.
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Council Showcases Public Services in #OurDay
Published on Thursday, 23 November 2017From Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to zoo licences, the A to Z of services offered by Ribble Valley Borough Council came to life in a tweetathon this week.
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Whalley Pickwick Night Road Closures
Published on Wednesday, 22 November 2017Motorists are advised that the centre of Whalley will be closed to traffic on Thursday, 7 December, for the village’s annual festive extravaganza.
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Jingle Bhajis and Gingerbread Up For Grabs At Festive Extravaganza
Published on Wednesday, 15 November 2017‘Jingle bhajis’ and ‘the best gingerbread in the world’ will be up for grabs at Clitheroe Market’s mouth-watering festive extravaganza.
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Art Enthusiasts Invited to Paint the Town Red in Twilight Walk
Published on Monday, 13 November 2017Art enthusiasts are invited to paint the town red in a festive twilight ‘artwalk’ in Clitheroe.
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Community Interest Groups can Bid for Barrow Pond
Published on Friday, 10 November 2017Community interest groups are invited to express an interest in acquiring the pond at Middle Lodge, Barrow, as a community facility.
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Help at Hand for Households Troubled by Winter Pests
Published on Tuesday, 07 November 2017Help is at hand for Ribble Valley households troubled by winter pests.
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Gallery’s Festive Extravaganza Features Best of British
Published on Monday, 06 November 2017Two of the country’s most celebrated craftworkers – a pewterer and a glass blower – are exhibiting at a Clitheroe gallery’s annual festive extravaganza.
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Council to Celebrate Public Services in #OurDay
Published on Wednesday, 01 November 2017From refuse collection to kitchen inspections, street cleansing to pest control, the vital services offered by Ribble Valley Borough Council will come to life in a tweetathon on Tuesday 21 November.
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Top Textile Artist to Weave her Magic in Clitheroe
Published on Tuesday, 31 October 2017A textile artist whose earliest memory is of a home loom and spinning wheel is to exhibit at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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At-Risk Residents Offered Funds for Affordable Warmth
Published on Wednesday, 25 October 2017Ribble Valley residents at risk of poor health from living in cold and damp homes are being offered funds to help them fight ‘fuel poverty’ and stay warm this winter.
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‘Go Ribble Valley’ Set to Boost Tourism
Published on Monday, 23 October 2017‘Go Ribble Valley’, a new tourism partnership created to encourage more group visits into the area, has launched their promotional campaign at the National Group Leisure and Travel Show, at the Nation
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Shopmobility Moves Shop Thanks to Council Grant
Published on Thursday, 19 October 2017Clitheroe’s popular Shopmobility has moved to new premises thanks to an £8,000 grant from Ribble Valley Borough council.
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Eleven Affordable Bungalows Available in Whalley
Published on Wednesday, 18 October 2017Eleven much-needed affordable bungalows are available at a picturesque Whalley development thanks to a unique partnership between Ribble Valley Borough Council and David Wilson Homes.
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Affordable Apartments up for Grabs in Longridge
Published on Wednesday, 18 October 2017TWO one-bedroom apartments are up for grabs in Longridge for less than £90 per week rent.
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Free Listings in Top Visitor Guide up for Grabs
Published on Tuesday, 17 October 2017Events in Ribble Valley that have the potential to attract visitors are being offered a slot in the borough’s top-selling tourist guide – for free!
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Leader's Message - Autumn 2017
Published on Tuesday, 17 October 2017This is my second message as leader and I am pleased to report that we have made progress over the last four months, but there is lot more to achieve.
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Gallery Showcase for Tiffany-Inspired Glass Work
Published on Wednesday, 04 October 2017The Tiffany-inspired work of a Lancashire stained glass artist is to be showcased at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery this Saturday (7 October).
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Young Women can take the Plunge with Free Swimming
Published on Monday, 25 September 2017Young women in Ribble Valley are invited to take the plunge with free swimming and coaching sessions in Clitheroe.
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Showcase is Shot in the Arm for Health and Wellbeing
Published on Friday, 22 September 2017Over 100 residents attended a health and wellbeing showcase hosted by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Consultation on Private Water Supplies
Published on Wednesday, 20 September 2017A consultation into private water supplies has been launched by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
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‘Premier Market’ for Clitheroe Moves a Step Closer
Published on Tuesday, 19 September 2017‘A premier market for a premier town’ – that’s the message from Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Council Pulls Out of Proposed Combined Authority
Published on Thursday, 14 September 2017Councillors in Ribble Valley have decided to pull out of the proposed Lancashire Combined Authority.
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Week of Activities to Boost Health and Wellbeing
Published on Friday, 08 September 2017Health and wellbeing is the subject of a week of activities in Ribble Valley from 18 to 22 September.
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Ribble Valley's Health and Wellbeing Showcase
Published on Thursday, 24 August 2017Health and wellbeing is the subject of a showcase in the Ribble Valley Borough Council Chamber on Tuesday 19 September.
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Ribble Valley Residents Reminded to ‘Check the HEF’
Published on Monday, 21 August 2017Ribble Valley residents are reminded to look out for their voter registration form.
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Pat on the Back for Council Finances in Annual Audit
Published on Friday, 11 August 2017Auditors have given Ribble Valley Borough Council a pat on the back in their annual appraisal of the authority’s financial affairs.
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Famous Red Arrows to Fly Over Clitheroe Castle
Published on Thursday, 10 August 2017The world’s most famous aerobatic display team is to fly over Clitheroe Castle on Saturday (12 August).
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Rates Relief on the Cards for Small Businesses
Published on Thursday, 10 August 2017Businesses in Ribble Valley with a rateable value of £100,000 or less are to receive a rates relief boost.
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Residents Invited to do a bit of 'Tinkering'
Published on Wednesday, 09 August 2017Ribble Valley residents are invited to do a bit of ‘tinkering’ at the award-winning Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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Clitheroe Food Festival Road Closures
Published on Friday, 04 August 2017Motorists are advised that several roads in Clitheroe will close Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 August, for the 2017 Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Have your Say on Housing and Economic Development Sites
Published on Thursday, 27 July 2017Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on amendments to the borough’s housing and economic development plan.
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Breath of French Air at Popular Clitheroe Gallery
Published on Wednesday, 26 July 2017The work of a celebrated Parisian portrait and religious painter, who is artist-in-residence at Stonyhurst College, is to be showcased at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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New Partnership Calls Time on Underage Drinking
Published on Tuesday, 25 July 2017A Community Alcohol Partnership aimed at tackling underage drinking and anti-social behaviour has been launched in Ribble Valley.
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Ribble Valley ‘Open for Business’ in New Council Vision
Published on Tuesday, 25 July 2017Ribble Valley is open for business – that’s the message from the borough council’s new leader.
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Volunteer Drivers Needed for Rural Community Bus
Published on Wednesday, 19 July 2017A community bus service that prevents elderly and vulnerable residents from becoming "prisoners in their own homes" is looking for volunteer drivers in the Hodder Valley.
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New Partnership to Call Time on Underage Drinking
Published on Friday, 14 July 2017A Community Alcohol Partnership aimed at tackling underage drinking and anti-social behaviour is to be launched in Clitheroe on Thursday 20 July.
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Get on Your Marks for Summer Activities
Published on Thursday, 13 July 2017Ribble Valley youngsters are invited to get on their marks for a host of summer activities.
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Licence Reminder Over Kennels and Catteries
Published on Friday, 07 July 2017Animal enthusiasts in Ribble Valley are reminded that they need a licence to run a boarding kennel or cattery.
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Have Your Say on Tighter Controls on Dogs in Public
Published on Thursday, 06 July 2017Ribble Valley Borough Council has launched a consultation into tighter controls on dogs in public.
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Unique Ribble Valley partnership hailed a success
Published on Thursday, 29 June 2017A unique tourism programme, initiated by Ribble Valley Borough Council, is celebrating its third anniversary and has been hailed a success by its members during a period of significant economic growth
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Don’t Leave your Dog Mess on our Village Green!
Published on Wednesday, 28 June 2017You’re risking our health! That’s the message to Sabden dog owners from disgruntled pupils at the village primary school.
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Affordable Homes at Exclusive Longridge Scheme
Published on Tuesday, 27 June 2017Twenty-six new affordable homes will be available at an exclusive development in Longridge from Spring 2018.
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Get Up and Active in a Tick - Get Started with a Swipe or Click
Published on Wednesday, 21 June 2017Ribble Valley residents are getting ‘up and active’ in a new scheme that puts health and fitness in the palm of their hands.
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Get Fresh at Clitheroe’s Monthly Arts and Crafts Events
Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2017Arts and crafts enthusiasts are invited to a unique monthly event at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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Sign Up Now for Borough’s Affordable Housing
Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2017Ribble Valley residents looking for affordable housing are advised to register on the borough’s housing waiting list.
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Football Fields Pitch Perfect after Scoring £10,000 Investment
Published on Monday, 19 June 2017Football pitches at Roefield, Clitheroe, are top of the league thanks to a £10,000 investment by Ribble Valley Borough Council and Clitheroe Wolves FC.
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Celebrated Wildlife Artist to Talk in Clitheroe
Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2017A celebrated UK wildlife artist is to give a free talk at the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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Flagship ‘HAPPI Homes Development Opens its Doors
Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2017A flagship Billington development featuring 19 two-bedroom ‘HAPPI’ homes for the over-55s has opened its doors.
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Action Zones to Tackle Pet Poop in Public
Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2017It’s unpleasant, potential dangerous and drives residents barking mad – it’s dog dirt.
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Young Entrepreneurs Pitch up at Clitheroe Market
Published on Tuesday, 13 June 2017Young entrepreneurs will be pitching their wares at Clitheroe Market this Saturday.
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Week Remaining to Comment on New Ward Boundaries
Published on Monday, 12 June 2017Residents in Ribble Valley have a week remaining in which to make their views known on proposed changes to the borough’s ward boundaries.
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Tourism Businesses Focus on Group Travel
Published on Monday, 12 June 2017Tourism business leaders join together to encourage more group visits into the area.
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Community Interest Groups can Bid for Historic Village Pub
Published on Tuesday, 06 June 2017Community interest groups in Tosside are invited to express an interest in acquiring the village pub as a community facility.
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Threat Level Advice
Published on Tuesday, 30 May 2017The threat level from terrorism remains at severe, meaning an attack is highly likely, but not imminently expected.
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Deadline for Proxy Vote Applications
Published on Wednesday, 24 May 2017Ribble Valley residents are reminded that the deadline for making a new application to vote by proxy in time for the forthcoming General Election is Wednesday, 31 May.
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Manchester Arena Attack
Published on Tuesday, 23 May 2017The thoughts of Ribble Valley Borough Council staff and councillors are with the victims and their families of the Manchester Arena attack.
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Have Your Say on New Ribble Valley Ward Boundaries
Published on Wednesday, 17 May 2017Residents in Ribble Valley wanting to have their say on proposed changes to the borough’s ward boundaries are advised to do so without delay.
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Calendars to Remind Residents of Bin Collection Dates
Published on Tuesday, 16 May 2017Calendars outlining refuse collection dates have been stuck to wheeled bins throughout the borough.
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General Election Candidates in Ribble Valley 2017
Published on Friday, 12 May 2017The UK goes to the polls in a snap General Election on Thursday 8 June.
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Spring Taxi Enforcement Swoop for Ribble Valley
Published on Friday, 12 May 2017Two private hire drivers received advisory notices and one had their vehicle taken off the road during a swoop by council officers and police.
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Six Affordable Bungalows up for Grabs in Clayton-Le-Dale
Published on Wednesday, 10 May 2017Six one and two-bedroom bungalows with sublime countryside views and dedicated parking spaces are up for grabs in Clayton-le-Dale from just £57,750.
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Barrister Richard is New Ribble Valley Mayor
Published on Wednesday, 10 May 2017Ribble Valley’s new mayor is barrister, drummer, cricket umpire and fell-walker Richard Bennett.
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Don’t Lose Your Vote in General Election
Published on Tuesday, 09 May 2017The UK goes to the polls in a snap General Election on Thursday, 8 June, and Ribble Valley residents not registered to vote are advised to do so without delay.
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Have your Say on Housing and Economic Development Sites
Published on Friday, 05 May 2017Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on proposed housing and economic development sites in the borough.
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Election Call for Prospective Candidates and Agents
Published on Friday, 21 April 2017Ribble Valley goes to the polls in a Parliamentary election on 8 June and prospective candidates and their agents are invited to a meeting to find out more.
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Fine Fare and Free Pitches Up For Grabs at Clitheroe Market
Published on Thursday, 13 April 2017If you love markets, Clitheroe is the place to be this spring and summer.
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Have Your Say on New Ribble Valley Ward Boundaries
Published on Tuesday, 11 April 2017Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on proposed changes to the borough’s ward boundaries.
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Don’t Lose Your Vote in County Elections
Published on Wednesday, 05 April 2017Ribble Valley residents are reminded that the deadline for joining the borough’s register of electors in time for the forthcoming Lancashire County Council elections is 5pm next Thursday (13 April)
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Council Honours Rio Hero and Helps Young Achievers
Published on Tuesday, 04 April 2017Clitheroe kayak ace Jon Schofield, who surged his way to success at the Rio Olympics, was honoured at Ribble Valley Borough Council’s 2017 sports and arts excellence awards.
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Clitheroe to Host Specialist Markets
Published on Friday, 31 March 2017Clitheroe looks set to be the first port of call from April for fine food and drink, first-class crafts and a bargain or two, thanks to a series of special markets.
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Don't Lose Your Vote in County Elections
Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017Ribble Valley residents are reminded that the deadline for joining the borough’s register of electors in time for the forthcoming Lancashire County Council elections is 5pm on Thursday 13 April.
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Clitheroe Swimming Pool Reopens After £250,000 Refurbishment
Published on Wednesday, 29 March 2017Clitheroe's public swimming pool officially reopened today (Wednesday 29 March) after a £250,000 three-month refurbishment.
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Residents Warned about Council Tax Scam
Published on Tuesday, 28 March 2017Ribble Valley residents are warned to be on their guard against an e-mail scam promising council tax refunds in exchange for personal details.
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Council to Honour Rio Hero with Commemorative Coffee Set
Published on Tuesday, 28 March 2017Ribble Valley kayak ace Jon Schofield, who surged his way to success at the Rio Olympics, is to be honoured with a specially commissioned coffee set thrown by top potter Matt Wilcock.
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Over 1,000 Ribble Valley Residents Welcomed HRH the Prince of Wales to Clitheroe
Published on Tuesday, 21 March 2017The visit of the Prince of Wales celebrated the best Ribble Valley and Lancashire food.
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Lancashire’s Official Food Town Welcomes the Prince of Wales
Published on Tuesday, 21 March 2017Lancashire's official food town is to host a visit by HRH the Prince of Wales today.
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Royal Visit and Road Closures
Published on Wednesday, 15 March 2017The Prince of Wales is scheduled to embark on his first visit to Clitheroe since 2003.
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Ribble Valley BC Council Tax Freeze 2017/18
Published on Tuesday, 07 March 2017The council has now set the council tax and budget for the forthcoming year at a meeting of the Full Council on 28 February.
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Clitheroe Market Re-Development Survey Results
Published on Monday, 06 March 2017The council’s survey on the proposed market re-development, which was carried out by Infusion Research, has attracted 1,415 online responses, 598 postal responses and there were 213 street interviews.
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Council Tax and Rates Relief for Flood-Hit Properties
Published on Wednesday, 08 February 2017A council tax and business rates relief scheme for Ribble Valley properties affected by the December 2015 floods has been extended.
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Ribble Valley Recipe for Valentine’s Success
Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2017Flowers or chocolates, romantic restaurant or quiet meal in, whatever your recipe for Valentine’s Day success in Ribble Valley, remember to ‘look before you book.’
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Council Worker Retires After 44 Years ‘On The Bins’
Published on Monday, 30 January 2017A council worker who has collected refuse from over a million properties during 44 years ‘on the bins’ is to is to hang up his black sacks.
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Residents asked to “Phone In” Broken Payphones
Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2017Residents in Ribble Valley are being asked to “phone in” if their public payphone is broken or in a state of disrepair.
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Council Looks Set to Object to Phone Box Closures
Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2017Ribble Valley Borough Council looks set to object to the proposed closure of 42 phone boxes in the borough.
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Volunteer Drivers Needed for Ribble Valley Community Bus
Published on Tuesday, 10 January 2017A community bus service in Ribble Valley that prevents elderly and vulnerable residents from becoming "prisoners in their own homes" is looking for volunteer drivers.
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'Safe Glasses' Served up to Ribble Valley Pubs
Published on Wednesday, 21 December 2016A scheme offering ‘safe glasses’ to Clitheroe town centre revellers has been extended after proving a huge success.
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An opportunity is being offered to shape the future direction of policing in Lancashire.
Published on Wednesday, 21 December 2016The Police and Crime Panel, administered by Blackburn with Darwen Council on behalf of Lancashire, needs a new independent member. It was established to scrutinise and support the work of the Police a
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Cash for Sports, Arts and Wellbeing
Published on Tuesday, 20 December 2016Cash is up for grabs for equipment and tuition by budding young sportspeople, performance artists and community groups in Ribble Valley.
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Festive Taxi Enforcement Swoop for Ribble Valley
Published on Tuesday, 20 December 2016Three private hire drivers received penalty notices and two had their vehicles taken off the road during a swoop by council officers and police.
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Christmas Recycling and Refuse Collection
Published on Tuesday, 20 December 2016Residents in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to recycling and refuse collection over the festive period.
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Nearly Thousand Responses to Council’s Market Survey
Published on Monday, 19 December 2016A survey on the proposed £9million redevelopment of the Clitheroe Market site has attracted nearly a thousand responses.
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Council Workers Dig Deep for Christmas Charities
Published on Friday, 16 December 2016Kind-Hearted council workers have collected Christmas toys and festive food for two local charities.
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Discussions Open on Future of Historic Village Pub
Published on Friday, 16 December 2016Community groups in Ribchester are invited to express an interest in acquiring the village pub as a community facility.
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Residents Views Sought over Future of Phone Boxes
Published on Thursday, 15 December 2016Ribble Valley residents are being asked to 'dial in' on the future of 50 phone boxes in the borough.
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Free Festive Parking to Boost Business
Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2016Shoppers and traders are reminded that free festive parking is on offer at four council-operated car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge town centres on Saturdays in December.
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Traders have their Say on Proposed Market Redevelopment
Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2016Over 40 traders and businesses had their say at a get-together on the proposed £9million redevelopment of the Clitheroe Market site.
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Ribble Valley 10k Race Road Closures
Published on Monday, 12 December 2016Motorists are advised that several roads in and near Clitheroe will close on Tuesday, 27 December, for the 2016 Ribble Valley 10k Road Race.
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Cash to Help Ribble Valley Residents 'Get Cosy'
Published on Thursday, 08 December 2016Ribble Valley residents living in ‘fuel poverty’ are being offered funds for a raft of measures aimed at making their homes cosy.
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Sports Pitch Out of Action Due to “Thoughtless” Vandals
Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2016Vandals have caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to a Clitheroe sports pitch after using it as a race track.
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Shared Ownership Homes up for Grabs at Lawson Rise in Whalley
Published on Tuesday, 06 December 2016Nine shared ownership homes are up for grabs by Ribble Valley residents at Lawson Rise in Whalley.
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Pupils Pitch Ideas for Proposed Market Redevelopment
Published on Tuesday, 06 December 2016Over 40 pupils from St Augustine’s RC High School pitched their ideas for the proposed £9million redevelopment of the Clitheroe Market site.
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Thumbs-Up for Council Finances in Annual Audit
Published on Tuesday, 06 December 2016Auditors have given Ribble Valley Borough Council the thumbs-up in their annual appraisal of the authority’s financial affairs.
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Next Step for Bolton-By-Bowland and Gisburn Forest Neighbourhood Plan
Published on Friday, 25 November 2016Members of the public are invited to have their say on a proposed neighbourhood plan for Bolton-by-Bowland and Gisburn Forest.
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Free Festive Parking to Boost Business
Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016Parking charges are to be waived for shoppers and visitors at council-operated car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge town centres on Saturdays throughout December.
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Christmas Recycling and Refuse Collection
Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016Residents in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to recycling and refuse collection over the festive period.
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Follow the Star to Clitheroe this Christmas
Published on Tuesday, 22 November 2016Clitheroe Market will come alive to the sound of three choirs, a top songstress and £4,000 worth of Christmas lights and decorations on Saturday.
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You're Hired! Council Backs UK Apprentice Campaign
Published on Friday, 18 November 2016You're hired! Ribble Valley Borough Council is backing a UK campaign aimed at recruiting more apprentices.
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Hundreds Respond to Market Survey Within Days of Going Live
Published on Thursday, 17 November 2016A survey on the proposed £9million redevelopment of the Clitheroe Market site has attracted hundreds of responses within days of going live.
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‘Northern Star’ Ella to Open Clitheroe’s Christmas Market
Published on Wednesday, 16 November 2016Langho songstress Ella Shaw, who wowed music mogul Simon Cowell during last year’s Britain's Got Talent, is to open Northern Star, Clitheroe Market’s festive extravaganza.
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Festive Taxi Enforcement Swoop for Ribble Valley
Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2016Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council will be out and about with the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency staff in the run-up to the festive season.
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Affordable Homes up for Grabs in Whalley
Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2016A raft of new homes for affordable sale or rent will be up for grabs by Ribble Valley residents over the coming months.
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'Get Cosy' Call to Ribble Valley Residents
Published on Wednesday, 09 November 2016Ribble Valley residents are invited to ‘get cosy’ this winter thanks to a raft of energy saving measures aimed at helping them stay a step ahead of fuel poverty.
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Landlord Grants Ease Cost of Conversion
Published on Wednesday, 09 November 2016Landlords in Ribble Valley are being offered cash for the creation of affordable rented accommodation.
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Council to Honour Rio Hero with Commemorative Coffee Set
Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2016Ribble Valley kayak ace Jon Schofield, who surged his way to success at the Rio Olympics, is to be honoured with a specially commissioned coffee set thrown by top potter Matt Wilcock.
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Residents can get Up and Active in a Click
Published on Friday, 28 October 2016Ribble Valley residents are invited to get ‘up and active’ in a new interactive scheme that puts health and fitness in the palm of their hands.
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Pink Walk puts Residents Step Ahead of Breast Cancer
Published on Friday, 28 October 2016Nearly 50 Ribble Valley residents were in the pink after taking part in a walk to raise awareness of breast cancer.
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Festive Shoppers Invited to 'Follow the Star' to Clitheroe
Published on Friday, 28 October 2016Shoppers from across Lancashire are invited to follow their star to Clitheroe this Christmas for a festive extravaganza.
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Borough's Biggest Ever Public Engagement Programme Launched
Published on Thursday, 27 October 2016Ribble Valley residents, visitors, shoppers and retailers are to have their say on the £9million redevelopment of the Clitheroe Market area.
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Think Twice Before Selling Up and Moving into a Mobile Home
Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2016Residents thinking of selling up their bricks and mortar and moving into a mobile home are advised to think twice.
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Open Day for Over-55s ‘HAPPI’ Homes’
Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2016A flagship Billington development featuring 19 two-bedroom ‘HAPPI’ homes for the over-55s is to host an open day in November.
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Have Your Say on Chatburn Housing Needs
Published on Thursday, 20 October 2016Housing needs in Chatburn are the subject of a survey being undertaken by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Historic Building Converted to Stunning Affordable Flats
Published on Wednesday, 19 October 2016One of Clitheroe’s most imposing buildings that housed the design team on Sir Frank Whittle’s jet engine has been turned into stunning affordable flats for young working people.
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Best in North West for Council Tax Collection
Published on Monday, 17 October 2016Residents and council staff have been praised for their sterling efforts after official figures revealed that council tax collection in Ribble Valley is the best in the North West.
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Town's Swimming Pool to Close for £209,000 Facelift
Published on Friday, 14 October 2016Clitheroe's public swimming pool is to close for three months from 19 December for a £209,000 facelift.
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Last Call for Flood Resilience Grants
Published on Thursday, 13 October 2016Over 100 Ribble Valley households and businesses affected by last year’s December floods have received grants totalling £414,000 to protect their properties from future flooding.
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Clitheroe ‘Job Centre’ to Open its Doors at Council Offices
Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2016The Clitheroe Jobcentre Plus is on schedule to relocate to the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices by the end of October.
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Popular Walking Scheme Launches Winter Programme
Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2016An award-winning walking scheme that helps Ribble Valley residents take strides in health and fitness has launched its 2016 winter programme.
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‘Happi’ Homes for the Over-55s Nearing Completion
Published on Monday, 10 October 2016A flagship Billington development featuring 19 two-bedroom ‘HAPPI’ homes for the over-55s is nearing completion.
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Pink Walk to Stay a Step Ahead of Breast Cancer
Published on Wednesday, 05 October 2016Ribble Valley residents are invited to get in the pink and stay a step ahead of breast cancer.
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Council Opposes Proposed Parliamentary Boundary Change
Published on Friday, 30 September 2016Ribble Valley Borough Council has passed an emergency motion opposing a proposed parliamentary constituency boundary change.
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Clitheroe Christmas Market Call for Craftmakers
Published on Tuesday, 13 September 2016Craftmakers from throughout the North West are invited to take part in a Christmas extravaganza at Clitheroe Market.
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Still Time to Have Your Say on Council Tax Support Changes
Published on Monday, 12 September 2016Residents in Ribble Valley still have time to have their say on proposed changes to the council tax support scheme.
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Have Your Say on Housing and Economic Development
Published on Friday, 26 August 2016Residents in Ribble Valley are being invited to have their say on housing and economic development in the borough.
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Clitheroe Food Festival Road Closures
Published on Thursday, 11 August 2016Motorists are advised that several roads in Clitheroe will close Friday 12 and Saturday 13 August, for the 2016 Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Residents Invited to Have Their Say on Community Safety
Published on Friday, 29 July 2016Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on community safety.
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Clitheroe Castle Somme Vigil Film Released
Published on Thursday, 28 July 2016Over 200 people from as far afield as Scotland took part in a vigil at Clitheroe Castle commemorating the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
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Top of the Pots Opening for Clitheroe Ceramics Showcase
Published on Wednesday, 27 July 2016Top pottery from throughout the North has gone on display at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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Hundreds View Ambitious Market Redevelopment Plans
Published on Monday, 25 July 2016Hundreds of people turned out to view provisional plans for an ambitious £9million redevelopment of Clitheroe Market.
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Top of the Pots Matt to Open Clitheroe Ceramics Showcase
Published on Thursday, 21 July 2016A top potter who won last year’s surprise TV hit the Great Pottery Throw Down is to open a Clitheroe ceramics exhibition.
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Ready, Get Set and Go for Summer Activities
Published on Thursday, 21 July 2016Ribble Valley youngsters are invited to ready, get set and go for a host of summer activities.
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Ambitious Redevelopment for Clitheroe Market Unveiled
Published on Wednesday, 20 July 2016An ambitious £9million redevelopment scheme for Clitheroe Market will be unveiled on Friday (22 July).
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Lancashire to Submit Combined Authority Bid
Published on Tuesday, 19 July 2016A plan to create a combined authority for Lancashire is to be put before the Government.
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Former Councillors Receive Alderman Honour
Published on Wednesday, 13 July 2016Two former Ribble Valley councillors have been recognised for their contribution to civic life in the borough by being conferred as Aldermen.
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Council Working Group to Fight Proposed Closures
Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2016Borough councillors in Ribble Valley have formed a working group to fight the proposed closure of several libraries and children’s centres.
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Mayor Unveils New Visitor Information Panel
Published on Monday, 11 July 2016Ribble Valley Mayor Joyce Holgate unveiled a new information panel during a special visit to Longridge Heritage Centre marking the work of volunteers in providing a valuable tourist information servic
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Town’s New Sports Pitch Gets the Euro Treatment
Published on Tuesday, 05 July 2016A Clitheroe sports pitch has received the Euro treatment following an adult football competition.
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Composting Call Following Food Waste Collection Change
Published on Tuesday, 28 June 2016Composting may hold the key for Ribble Valley householders following changes to the kerbside collection of food waste.
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Clitheroe Castle Vigil to Mark Centenary of The Somme
Published on Thursday, 23 June 2016Residents and youngsters from across Lancashire are to take part in a vigil at Clitheroe Castle on 1 July marking the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
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Ribble Valley Flies the Flag for Armed Forces
Published on Tuesday, 21 June 2016Ribble Valley Borough Council is flying the flag for the armed forces this week.
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Rare Screening of Famous Somme Film at Clitheroe Castle
Published on Thursday, 16 June 2016One of the most famous films ever made is to receive a rare screening at Clitheroe Castle.
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EU Referendum Voter Registration Deadline Extended
Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2016Ribble Valley residents have until midnight on Thursday 9 June, to register to vote in time for the EU referendum.
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Fly-Tippers Face Tough New On-The-Spot Fines
Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2016Fly-tippers in Ribble Valley are facing hefty £400 on-the-spot fines under touch new measures.
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Residents Invited to Affordable Housing Showcase
Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2016Ribble Valley residents are invited to an affordable housing showcase on Thursday, 16 June.
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Drop-In Session for Flood-Proofing Grant Advice
Published on Tuesday, 07 June 2016A drop-in session has been arranged to help residents affected by the December floods claim up to £5,000 to flood-proof their properties.
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Clitheroe Castle Vigil to Mark Centenary of the Somme
Published on Monday, 06 June 2016The centenary of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July will be marked with a public dawn-to-dusk vigil at Clitheroe Castle.
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Register to Have Your Say in EU Referendum
Published on Friday, 27 May 2016Ribble Valley residents who have not registered to vote are advised to do so without delay if they want to have their say in the forthcoming EU referendum.
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Flood-Hit Traders Star in 'Open for Business' Film
Published on Thursday, 26 May 2016A film showcasing how Whalley and Ribchester traders have battled the odds to ‘open for business’ following the Boxing Day floods is launched today.
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Dog Owners Reminded to Chip Dogs or Face Fine
Published on Friday, 20 May 2016Dog owners in Ribble Valley are reminded that they must microchip their pets or face a £500 fine.
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Bin Stickers to Remind Residents of Green Waste Changes
Published on Thursday, 19 May 2016Stickers are to be placed on green wheeled bins in Ribble Valley over the coming weeks reminding residents of changes to green waste collections.
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Foundations of Success for Borough's Best Buildings
Published on Thursday, 19 May 2016Building control surveyors at Ribble Valley Borough Council have received a pat on the back at a prestigious awards ceremony.
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Saddle up for Borough’s Second Cycling Festival
Published on Tuesday, 17 May 2016Cycling enthusiasts are invited to saddle up for the second Ribble Valley Cycling Festival.
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Film will Showcase Flood-Hit Shops ‘Open for Business’
Published on Monday, 16 May 2016Whalley and Ribchester traders are to star in a short film as part of a national social media campaign aimed at putting flood-affected shops and businesses back on the map.
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Second Stint as Mayor for Community Stalwart Joyce
Published on Wednesday, 11 May 2016A community stalwart affectionately known as the ‘Countess of Whalley’ is the new Mayor of Ribble Valley.
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Green Waste Collections to Change in Ribble Valley
Published on Monday, 09 May 2016Green waste collections are to change in Ribble Valley.
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First Dementia-Friendly 'Memory Bench' Unveiled
Published on Friday, 06 May 2016The first dementia-friendly ‘memory bench’ in Lancashire was unveiled in Clitheroe today (Wednesday, May 4) by Ribble Valley Mayor Bridget Hilton.
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Thriving Ribble Valley Arts Scene a Click Away
Published on Wednesday, 04 May 2016A new website aims to put Ribble Valley’s arts scene in the frame.
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Cash for Arts Projects that Boost Community Wellbeing
Published on Tuesday, 03 May 2016Arts and culture groups in Ribble Valley are invited to apply for funding for projects that boost community wellbeing.
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Free Holistic Therapies and Dementia Seminar
Published on Friday, 29 April 2016Holistic therapies and dementia is the subject of a free seminar in Ribble Valley.
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Top Chef James to Cook up a Treat at Atrium Cafe
Published on Friday, 29 April 2016A Clitheroe chef with an impressive CV and successful outside catering business is the new operator at Clitheroe Castle’s Atrium Café and Restaurant.
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Elderly Residents Safe and Secure in their Homes
Published on Wednesday, 27 April 2016Elderly residents in Ribble Valley can live more safely in their homes thanks to a new initiative, Homewise Safe and Secure.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Ribble Valley
Published on Tuesday, 26 April 2016Taxi 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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Police and Crime Commissioner Election
Published on Tuesday, 26 April 2016Ribble Valley goes to the polls next Thursday (5 May) to elect a police and crime commissioner for Lancashire.
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Free Workshop on Boosting Business Resilence
Published on Tuesday, 26 April 2016Businesses in Ribble Valley – particularly those affected by the December floods – are invited to a free workshop on business resilience.
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Poetry and Song as Castle Lights up for Queen's 90th
Published on Thursday, 21 April 2016A huge beacon will be lit at Clitheroe Castle tonight (Thursday 21 April) commemorating the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
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Council to Decide on Lancashire Combined Authority
Published on Wednesday, 13 April 2016Ribble Valley Borough Council will decide later this month whether to press ahead with plans for a proposed Lancashire Combined Authority.
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Innovative Furniture to be Showcased In Clitheroe
Published on Wednesday, 13 April 2016A bedside table made of industrial felt and able to muffle an alarm clock is to be displayed in Clitheroe.
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Castle will Light up to Mark Queen’s 90th Birthday
Published on Tuesday, 12 April 2016Ribble Valley residents are invited to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen at Clitheroe Castle on Thursday 21 April.
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Helping Hand to End Ribble Valley Rural Isolation
Published on Monday, 11 April 2016Ribble Valley Borough Council has backed a community campaign to tackle rural isolation.
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Right-To-Rent Reminder for Ribble Valley Landlords
Published on Wednesday, 06 April 2016Landlords in Ribble Valley are reminded that they now have a duty to ensure their tenants have a ‘right-to-rent’.
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‘HAPPI’ Homes up for Grabs by Older Residents
Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2016Nineteen two-bedroom ‘HAPPI’ homes are up for grabs by the over-55s on a shared ownership basis at an innovative Billington housing scheme backed by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Campaign Puts Flood-Hit Businesses Back on the Map
Published on Tuesday, 29 March 2016A national social media campaign being launched over Easter weekend looks set to put Ribble Valley’s flood-affected shops and businesses back on the map.
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Poll after Poll Reveal Ribble Valley is the Place to Be
Published on Tuesday, 29 March 2016Ribble Valley residents are the happiest in the country, according to a top survey.
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Residents Advised to Register to Vote Without Delay
Published on Tuesday, 22 March 2016Ribble Valley residents who have not yet registered to vote are advised to do so without delay if they want to have their say in the forthcoming European referendum.
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Drop-In Session for Flood-Proofing Grant Applicants
Published on Tuesday, 15 March 2016A drop-in session has been arranged to help residents affected by the December floods claim up to £5,000 to flood-proof their properties.
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Ribble Valley Flood-Proofing Grant Reminder
Published on Monday, 14 March 2016Ribble Valley households and businesses affected by the December floods are being reminded to take advantage of a Government scheme to help them flood-proof their properties.
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Belated Festive Gift for Flood-Affected Families
Published on Monday, 14 March 2016Toy giant LEGO has given a belated Christmas present to children in flood-hit Ribble Valley.
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Jobcentre to Relocate to Borough Council Offices
Published on Wednesday, 09 March 2016Clitheroe Jobcentre Plus is to relocate to the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices.
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Go the Extra Mile for Good Cause at Clitheroe Castle
Published on Tuesday, 08 March 2016Ribble Valley residents are invited to dust down their trainers and go the extra mile for one of the nation’s favourite causes.
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Spring into Song Charity Extravaganza
Published on Monday, 29 February 2016The frontman of Europe’s No 1 western swing band takes to the stage in a charity extravaganza in Clitheroe on 24 March.
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Council Backs ‘Clean for the Queen’ Campaign
Published on Tuesday, 09 February 2016A campaign to get people out and about cleaning their communities is being backed with free bin bags by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Ambitious Market Redevelopment Scheme Goes on Show
Published on Friday, 29 January 2016An £8million redevelopment scheme for Clitheroe Market is the subject of an exhibition at the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices.
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Still Time to Have Say on Lancashire Combined Authority
Published on Thursday, 28 January 2016Residents and businesses in Ribble Valley are being reminded to take part in a countywide consultation on the proposed Lancashire Combined Authority.
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New Website Aims to put Valley’s Arts Scene in the Frame
Published on Tuesday, 26 January 2016A new website aims to put Ribble Valley’s arts scene in the frame.
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Flood Alert
Published on Tuesday, 26 January 2016Ribble Valley may experience spells of unsettled weather and heavy rain over the next few days and residents are advised to keep abreast of flood warnings.
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Ribble Valley Properties to get Cash for Flood-Proofing
Published on Friday, 15 January 2016A scheme to help householders and businesses flood-proof their properties has been launched.
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Sewing Machine Whizz to Exhibit at Platform Gallery
Published on Tuesday, 12 January 2016A textile artist who can make a sewing machine do things most people wouldn’t dream of is to exhibit at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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Residents asked their Views on Combined Authority Plan
Published on Monday, 11 January 2016Ribble Valley residents are being asked their views on a proposed Lancashire Combined Authority after councils agreed to go out to consultation on the matter.
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Council Tax and Rates Relief for Flood-Hit Properties
Published on Friday, 08 January 2016Ribble Valley households and businesses directly affected by flooding in recent weeks will receive 100 per cent relief from council tax or business rates for a minimum of three months.
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Flood Recovery
Published on Monday, 28 December 2015Council workers are working hard to ensure minimal disruption to services following the Boxing Day floods.
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Flood Recovery Grants Now Available
Published on Tuesday, 22 December 2015Central government has announced that local authorities will be provided with Community Grants as part of the Communities and Business Recovery Scheme following Storm Desmond.
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Hazell Proves her Metal in Recycling Campaign
Published on Thursday, 17 December 2015Ribble Valley resident Hazell Beattie proved her metal when she scooped up £200 in shopping vouchers for guessing the number of cans in a bale.
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Councillors give Go-Ahead for Combined Authority Consultation
Published on Wednesday, 16 December 2015Councillors in Ribble Valley have given the go-ahead for public consultation on the proposed Lancashire Combined Authority.
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Ambitious Redevelopment Scheme for Clitheroe Market
Published on Tuesday, 15 December 2015An £8million redevelopment scheme for Clitheroe Market featuring a 60-room hotel, restaurant, café, seven shops, 67-space car park and revamped market with a hall, 50 units, 28 cabins and 22 stalls.
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Taxi Reminder for Ribble Valley Festive Revellers
Published on Monday, 14 December 2015Ribble Valley festive revellers are being reminded not to use unlicensed taxis or flag down private hire vehicles.
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Gallery Showcase for Lancashire Craftworkers
Published on Wednesday, 09 December 2015Craftworkers who live and work in Lancashire and Yorkshire have the chance to exhibit their work at the popular Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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Ribble Valley 10k Race Road Closures
Published on Monday, 07 December 2015Motorists are advised that several roads in and near Clitheroe will close on Sunday 27 December, for the 2015 Ribble Valley 10k Road Race.
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Festive Food Advice for Ribble Valley Residents
Published on Thursday, 03 December 2015Good company, Christmas crackers, roast turkey and all the trimmings are the usual ingredients for a great meal during the festive season.
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Next Step for Ambitious Clitheroe Market Scheme
Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2015An ambitious scheme to redevelop Clitheroe Market with potential for a hotel, restaurant, café, shops, car park and revamped market with a hall, cabins and stalls has taken its next step.
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£1.1Million Tour of Britain Boost for Ribble Valley
Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2015Ribble Valley received a £1.1million boost from Stage Two of the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain.
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Christmas Recycling and Refuse Collection
Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2015Residents in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to recycling and refuse collection over the festive period.
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Town’s New Pitches are Top of the League
Published on Thursday, 19 November 2015A Clitheroe sports pitch is top of the league thanks to a £50,000 boost from Ribble Valley Borough Council and Sport England.
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Whalley Pickwick Night Road Closure
Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2015Motorists are advised that the centre of Whalley will be closed to traffic on Thursday 3 December for the village’s annual festive extravaganza.
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Residents Advised to Register to Vote Without Delay
Published on Monday, 16 November 2015Ribble Valley residents who have not registered to vote are advised to do so by 1 December.
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Dementia Awareness Sessions in Clitheroe
Published on Friday, 13 November 2015The sessions will outline the signs and symptoms of dementia, how diagnosis works and who sufferers and their families should turn to for help.
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Railway View Avenue Closure
Published on Thursday, 12 November 2015Visitors to the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices in Clitheroe are reminded that Railway View Avenue between the King Street and Back King Street junctions will be closed until Sunday 29 November.
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Free Festive Parking to Boost Business
Published on Tuesday, 10 November 2015Parking charges are to be waived at council-operated car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge town centres on three Saturdays in December and January.
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Make Metals Matter
Published on Wednesday, 04 November 2015Make Metals Matter is the name of a new recycling bid backed by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Exciting Young Jeweller to Exhibit in Clitheroe
Published on Thursday, 08 October 2015One of Lancashire’s most exciting and innovative young jewellers is to exhibit at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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Pink Walk to Stay a Step Ahead of Breast Cancer
Published on Tuesday, 06 October 2015Ribble Valley residents are invited to get in the pink and stay a step ahead of breast cancer.
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New Partnership Keeps Elderly Safe in their Homes
Published on Wednesday, 30 September 2015Elderly residents in Ribble Valley can live more safely in their homes thanks to a partnership between the borough council and home improvement charity Homewise.
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Free Workshop gives Draughty Homes the Cold Shoulder
Published on Monday, 28 September 2015Householders in Ribble Valley are invited to give draughty homes the cold shoulder at a free draught-proofing workshop.
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Forum Showcases Digital Technology in Rural Communities
Published on Thursday, 24 September 2015Digital technology comes under the spotlight at the next meeting of the Ribble Valley Rural Forum.
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Transport Welcome Pack Just the Ticket
Published on Tuesday, 22 September 2015A welcome pack promoting local rail transport could prove just the ticket for new homeowners in Ribble Valley.
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Free Prelimiary Advice on Listed Building Renovation
Published on Thursday, 17 September 2015Free preliminary advice on the care, repair and renovation of listed buildings is available to Ribble Valley residents.
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Freedom Card Offers Gym-Swim to the Elderly
Published on Wednesday, 16 September 2015Sprightly silvers and servicemen and women in Ribble Valley can grab a gym-swim membership for just £21 per month.
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Ribble Valley “Silvers” Celebrate Getting Older
Published on Wednesday, 16 September 2015Senior citizens in Ribble Valley are invited to celebrate being older at a special event in Longridge.
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Help at Hand for Young Homeless
Published on Tuesday, 15 September 2015Help is at hand for young homeless people in Ribble Valley thanks to a collaboration between the borough council, Clitheroe Christians in Partnership and the YMCA.
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Tour of Britain Start Flag Exhibition at Council Offices
Published on Tuesday, 15 September 2015Entries to a competition to design a start flag for Stage 2 of the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain are to be exhibited at the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices until the end of September.
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Tour of Britain Veteran to Lead People’s Peloton
Published on Tuesday, 01 September 2015A Whalley man who finished 11th in the 1968 Tour of Britain is to lead a “people’s peloton” prior to Stage 2 of this year’s race.
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Giant Cyclist Dramatic Backdrop for Tour of Britain
Published on Tuesday, 01 September 2015A giant cyclist constructed from 1,500 metres of horticultural fleece will be installed on Pendle Hill overlooking Clitheroe this week heralding Stage 2 of the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain.
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Residents Advised of Road Closures for Tour of Britain
Published on Monday, 24 August 2015One of the biggest sporting events in the UK comes to Ribble Valley and Pendle on Monday, 7 September.
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Accessible Britain Challenge Award
Published on Monday, 24 August 2015A council campaign to establish one of the UK’s first dementia friendly boroughs has received a pat on the back from the Government.
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Ribble Valley has Best Rural Quality of Life
Published on Friday, 14 August 2015Ribble Valley has the best rural quality of life in the North West according to a top survey.
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Tour of Britain Activity Pack up for Grabs
Published on Friday, 14 August 2015A Tour of Britain activity pack is up for grabs by Ribble Valley youngsters aged seven to 11.
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Tai Chi to Help Residents with Mobility and Balance
Published on Thursday, 13 August 2015Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined forces with a local tai chi expert to offer courses in the ancient art for residents with mobility or balance problems.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Ribble Valley
Published on Thursday, 13 August 2015Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency in a weekend swoop on unroadworthy vehicles.
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World’s Top Cycling Teams Line up for Aviva Tour of Britain
Published on Thursday, 13 August 2015The world’s top cycling teams will power through Ribble Valley and Pendle on 7 September, when the two boroughs host Stage 2 of the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain.
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Final Call for ‘People's Peloton’
Published on Tuesday, 11 August 2015Nominations for a ‘people’s peloton’ that will process around Clitheroe town centre prior to the start of Stage 2 the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain are in top gear.
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Community Champions Sought for ‘People’s Peloton’
Published on Thursday, 23 July 2015Community champions are sought for a ‘people’s peloton’ to process around Clitheroe town centre prior to the start of Stage 2 the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain.
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Tasty £800 on the Menu for Luncheon Clubs
Published on Wednesday, 22 July 2015A tasty £800 is on the menu for Ribble Valley community groups to start or improve luncheon clubs.
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Cycling in the Ribble Valley Competition Winner
Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2015In June all Ribble Valley primary school’s year 6 pupils were invited to create artwork showing what “Cycling in the Ribble Valley” meant to them.
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Charlie to Fly the Flag for Ribble Valley
Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2015Whalley youngster Charlie Birtwistle will fly the flag for Ribble Valley on Monday 7 September when the borough hosts Stage 2 of the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain.
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Saddle up for Summer Activities as Tour Fever Starts
Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2015As Tour fever wheels into Ribble Valley, local youngsters are invited to get on their bikes for a host of summer activities.
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Step Closer for Clitheroe Market Redevelopment
Published on Thursday, 09 July 2015The proposed redevelopment of Clitheroe Market took a step closer this week after the shortlist of six potential developers was reduced to two.
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Affordable Homes Boost in Barrow
Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2015Twenty eight affordable homes will be up for grabs in Barrow by local residents from October.
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Residents Invited to take the Plunge for Fitness
Published on Tuesday, 07 July 2015Ribble Valley residents are invited to take the plunge in a free new fitness scheme currently making waves across the country.
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Free Workshops give Draughty Homes the Cold Shoulder
Published on Friday, 19 June 2015Householders in Ribble Valley are invited to give draughty homes the cold shoulder thanks to three free draught-proofing workshops.
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Town Centre Meetings to Discuss Top Tour
Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2015Residents and traders in the centres of Clitheroe and Longridge are invited to meetings to discuss the forthcoming Aviva Tour of Britain.
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On your Bikes for Borough’s First Cycle Fest
Published on Friday, 29 May 2015Cycling enthusiasts are invited to get on their bikes for the first Ribble Valley Cycling Festival.
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Welcome Cottages Sponsor Stage 2 of Aviva Tour of Britain
Published on Tuesday, 26 May 2015Welcome Cottages has been unveiled as headline sponsor for Stage 2 of the 2015 Aviva Tour of Britain.
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Former Health Service Director is New Mayor
Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2015A former health service director and public health champion is Ribble Valley’s new mayor.
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Bus Buddy Scheme Full Steam Ahead for Summer
Published on Thursday, 14 May 2015Elderly residents in Ribble Valley are invited to hop aboard the borough council’s Bus Buddy scheme for a series of summer trips and walks.
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Whalley Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
Published on Wednesday, 29 April 2015Residents in Whalley are being asked whether they want to see their village designated a “neighbourhood area.”
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Council Officer at Forefront of Community Safety Retires
Published on Thursday, 23 April 2015A Council officer at the forefront of community safety in Ribble Valley is to retire after 40 years in local government.
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Residents Warned about Chicken Food Safety
Published on Thursday, 23 April 2015Ribble Valley residents are being warned not to wing it when it comes to chicken food safety.
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Clitheroe Castle Gun Salute to Commemorate VE Day
Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2015Ribble Valley is to mark 70 years since the end of the Second World War with a gun salute from Clitheroe Castle.
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Celebrated Lettercutter to Carve his Niche In Clitheroe
Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015A celebrated typographer and lettercutter is to carve his niche in Clitheroe during an exhibition of the region’s finest craftwork.
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Still Time to Register for Postal or Proxy Vote
Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015Ribble Valley goes to the polls in Parliamentary, borough and parish elections on Thursday 7 May, and voters unable to attend a polling station can apply to vote by post or proxy.
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Final Straight for Mayor’s Borough Boundary Walk
Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015The final stages of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s ambitious borough boundary walk take place over the coming weeks.
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Popular Walking Scheme Launches 2015 Programme
Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2015An award-winning walking scheme that has helped Ribble Valley residents take great strides in health and fitness for over a decade has launched its 2015 programme.
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Two New Polling Stations for Ribble Valley
Published on Wednesday, 15 April 2015Voters in Littlemoor and Billington are advised of new polling stations for the Parliamentary, borough and parish elections on Thursday, May 7.
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Bumper Elections for Ribble Valley
Published on Tuesday, 14 April 2015Ribble Valley goes to the polls in bumper elections on Thursday 7 May.
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Council Gardener Hangs up his Spade after Half a Century at Clitheroe Castle
Published on Monday, 13 April 2015One of the longest-serving council workers in the country will mow his last lawn next month after 50 years as gardener at Clitheroe Castle.
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Orienteering Course up and Running at Clitheroe Castle
Published on Thursday, 02 April 2015An orienteering course is up and running at Clitheroe Castle.
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Ribble Valley Election Nominations Open
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2015Nominations have opened for candidates wanting to stand in Ribble Valley borough and parish elections.
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Easter Extravaganza Comes to Clitheroe Market
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2015Paella, perogi and posh pork pies, churros, cheese and chutney – some of the finest foods and artisan products in Europe will be up for grabs at Clitheroe Market at Easter.
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Affordable Homes Boost in Barrow
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2015Twenty eight affordable homes will be up for grabs in Barrow by local residents from October.
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Final Straight for Mayor’s Borough Boundary Walk
Published on Wednesday, 25 March 2015The final stages of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s ambitious borough boundary walk take place over the coming weeks
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2015 Visitor Guide is Flying off the Shelves
Published on Wednesday, 25 March 2015Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its 2015 visitor guide, Discover Ribble Valley.
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Affordable Homes for Read Residents
Published on Friday, 20 March 2015Five affordable homes in the Ribble Valley village of Read have been snapped up by local families.
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Council Colleagues Enjoy a Taste of ‘Fair Fare’
Published on Thursday, 19 March 2015Staff at Ribble Valley Borough Council enjoyed a taste of ‘fair fare’, when the authority marked Fairtrade fortnight with a food sampling session.
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Top Cycle Tour comes to Clitheroe and Colne
Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2015The world’s top cyclists and tens of thousands of spectators look set to descend on Ribble Valley and Pendle in September, when the two boroughs host Stage 2 of the 2015 Friends Life Tour of Britain.
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Election Call for Prospective Candidates and Agents
Published on Friday, 06 March 2015Ribble Valley goes to the polls in Parliamentary, borough and parish council elections on Thursday, May 7, and prospective candidates and their agents are invited to a meeting to find out more.
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£11,500 Cash Boost for Neglected Clitheroe Lodge
Published on Wednesday, 04 March 2015A neglected lodge in Clitheroe has received a cash boost from a ground-breaking environmental credit scheme.
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Warm Welcome for Senior Citizens at Winter Showcase
Published on Friday, 13 February 2015Over 100 elderly Ribble Valley residents received a warm welcome at a winter showcase in Longridge.
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From Centre of the Kingdom to Capital of Love
Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015A rural borough famed for its fine food and beautiful countryside looks set to become the capital of love.
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Gallery Showcase for County’s best Craftworkers
Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015Craftworkers have the chance to showcase their work at the popular Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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Council Praised in Parliament after Freezing Tax for Sixth Year
Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015Ribble Valley Borough Council has announced a council tax freeze without cuts in jobs or services for the sixth year running – and been praised in Parliament for its efficiency.
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Final Straight for Mayor’s Borough Boundary Walk
Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015The final stages of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s ambitious borough boundary walk take place over the coming months.
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Cash Boost for Sports and Arts, Recreation and Culture
Published on Monday, 02 February 2015Cash is up for grabs for equipment and tuition by budding young sportsmen and women and performance artists in Ribble Valley.
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New Hub Points the Way for Ribble Valley Residents
Published on Tuesday, 27 January 2015Ribble Valley residents at a loose end can check out a new community directory, Signpost, on the borough council web site.
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"Weigh to Go” in Ribble Valley Amid National Health Alert
Published on Friday, 23 January 2015A weight management scheme available to Ribble Valley residents by self-referral is recruiting new participants.
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Best Feet Forward for Bus Buddies
Published on Thursday, 22 January 2015Bus buddies in Ribble Valley are stretching their legs in a series of jaunts to the Yorkshire Dales.
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Warm Up this Winter Call to Senior Citizens
Published on Wednesday, 21 January 2015Warm up this winter and grab a free lunch is the message to Ribble Valley residents aged over 60.
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Clitheroe Market Redevelopment Shortlist Drawn Up
Published on Tuesday, 20 January 2015A shortlist of developers interested in redeveloping the Clitheroe Market site has been drawn up.
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Keen Cyclist Adrian is Council’s New Engineering Chief
Published on Monday, 19 January 2015Chartered civil engineer Adrian Harper is Ribble Valley Borough Council’s new head of engineering services.
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Ribble Valley Recipe for Valentine’s Success
Published on Tuesday, 13 January 2015Flowers or chocolates, romantic restaurant or quiet meal in, whatever your recipe for Valentine’s Day success, remember 96 per cent of Ribble Valley’s 704 eateries have a food hygiene rating of three
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Bus Buddy Scheme in the Fast Lane
Published on Tuesday, 13 January 2015Elderly residents in Ribble Valley are invited to hop aboard the borough council’s new Bus Buddy scheme for a series of springtime trips.
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Taxi Reminder for Ribble Valley Festive Revellers
Published on Monday, 05 January 2015Ribble Valley revellers are being reminded not to use unlicensed taxis or flag down private hire vehicles over the festive period.
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Treat and Be Treated with Two-Day Discount
Published on Friday, 19 December 2014Festive shoppers are treated to a two-day Christmas discount at Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery.
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Council Formally Adopts Core Strategy
Published on Thursday, 18 December 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council has formally adopted its Core Strategy.
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Cash Boost for Falls Prevention Exercise Scheme
Published on Wednesday, 17 December 2014A Ribble Valley Borough Council exercise scheme aimed at keeping the elderly steady on their feet has received a £5,000 cash boost.
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Christmas Recycling and Refuse Collection
Published on Tuesday, 16 December 2014Residents in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to recycling and refuse collection over the festive period.
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Lovebirds Flock to Ribble Valley Wedding Heaven
Published on Monday, 15 December 2014Lovebirds look set to flock to Ribble Valley thanks to the borough council’s latest tourism initiative.
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First World War Exhibition Moves to Council Offices
Published on Friday, 12 December 2014An exhibition outlining an ambitious Ribble Valley Borough Council scheme to plant oak trees in 35 parishes in memory of the area’s First World War fallen has gone on display in the Council Offices.
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Ribble Valley Public Loos on a Roll
Published on Thursday, 11 December 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council is on a roll after one of its public loos underwent a £30,000 overhaul just months after another was named the best in Lancashire for the sixth year running.
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Silver Savvy Seniors Find Voice at Dedicated Forum
Published on Wednesday, 10 December 2014Older people in Ribble Valley are putting their heads together on important issues at a dedicated forum.
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Ensuring Seniors Stay Safe and Warm this Winter
Published on Tuesday, 09 December 2014Help is at hand for Ribble Valley residents worried about slipping on paths outside their homes, or with old and faulty electric blankets.
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Help at Hand to Ensure Seniors Stay Warm
Published on Friday, 05 December 2014Help and advice is at hand to ensure elderly residents in Ribble Valley stay warm this winter.
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Council Tax Refund Cold Call Warning
Published on Wednesday, 03 December 2014Householders in Longridge and Chipping are being warned about a company offering to get their council tax band lowered for a fee.
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Core Strategy Gets the Green Light
Published on Monday, 01 December 2014Ribble Valley’s Core Strategy has been given the green light by the Government’s Planning Inspectorate.
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Royal Visit Tops Off First World War Tree Scheme
Published on Thursday, 27 November 2014An ambitious scheme to plant oak trees in Ribble Valley's 35 parishes in memory of the borough's First World War fallen was topped off by a Royal visit.
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Safety Alert Over Hot Water Bottles
Published on Friday, 21 November 2014The days of using hot coals to heat beds might be long gone, but hot water bottles can be just as dangerous.
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First Step for Orienteering at Clitheroe Castle
Published on Thursday, 20 November 2014An orienteering course looks set to be up and running at Clitheroe Castle in the New Year.
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Pupils to Scatter Poppy Seeds at Royal Tree-Planting
Published on Wednesday, 19 November 2014Pupils from Grindleton CE Primary School will scatter poppy seeds during a Royal tree-planting ceremony at Clitheroe Castle next Wednesday (26 November).
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Free Festive Parking to Boost Business
Published on Tuesday, 18 November 2014Parking charges are to be waived at council-operated car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge town centres on three Saturdays in December in a bid to boost festive business.
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Borough Lines up VIPs to Drawn in the Tourists
Published on Thursday, 13 November 2014A troupe of top VIPs are coming to Ribble Valley thanks to the borough’s latest tourism initiative.
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Pupils Put Paint to Paper for Royal Visit
Published on Wednesday, 12 November 2014Artwork inspired by Ribble Valley Borough Council’s First World War commemorative tree-planting scheme will be unveiled during the forthcoming visit to Clitheroe by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent
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Planning Decision Legal Challenge Fails
Published on Monday, 10 November 2014A legal challenge to a decision by Ribble Valley Borough Council to grant planning permission for 1,040 houses at Standen, Clitheroe, has failed.
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Unique Stone Plaque for Royal Tree-Planting
Published on Thursday, 06 November 2014A unique stone plaque will be unveiled during a Royal tree-planting ceremony at Clitheroe Castle on 26 November.
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Artwork Celebrates Beautiful Bowland
Published on Wednesday, 05 November 2014The trunk of a 150-year-old oak tree has been used to make one of four spectacular public artworks celebrating 50 years of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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Council's Sterling Efforts Help Businesses Net £1.5m Rates Relief
Published on Monday, 03 November 2014Efficient Ribble Valley Borough Council staff have been praised for their sterling work in helping local businesses net over £1.5million in rates relief.
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Shared Ownership Could be the Key to New Home
Published on Friday, 31 October 2014A new three-bedroom home in picturesque Ribble Valley for less than £70,000 might sound far-fetched, but exactly that is up for grabs thanks to the borough council.
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Open Door on Housing Forum
Published on Thursday, 30 October 2014The next Ribble Valley Housing Forum will take place on Wednesday 12 November at 10.00am.
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First World War Scheme Topped Off with Royal Visit
Published on Wednesday, 29 October 2014An ambitious scheme to plant oak trees in Ribble Valley's 35 parishes in memory of the borough's First World War fallen will be topped off by a Royal visit.
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Householders Happy as Toast Thanks to Insulation Scheme
Published on Tuesday, 28 October 2014Householders in a hard-to-heat cul-de-sac in a Ribble Valley backwater are happy as toast thanks to a £500,000 home insulation scheme.
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Low Cost Rented Homes Available in Ribble Valley
Published on Monday, 27 October 2014New homes are available for rent by working families in Ribble Valley at 80 per cent of the market value.
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Don't Forget the Bathroom When Recycling
Published on Friday, 24 October 2014It might be the smallest room in the house, but it generates the most waste – in more ways than one.
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Stamp of Approval for Shopping Loyalty Scheme
Published on Thursday, 23 October 2014Shopping in Longridge has taken a retail leap thanks to a loyalty scheme backed by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Clitheroe Retail Redevelopment Moves a Step Closer
Published on Tuesday, 21 October 2014Expressions of interest are sought from developers interested in redeveloping Clitheroe Market.
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Don't Forget to Follow our Twitter Account
Published on Wednesday, 15 October 2014Calling all ‘tweeters’ – Ribble Valley Borough Council has a new Twitter account.
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Universal Credit Comes to Ribble Valley
Published on Tuesday, 14 October 2014Some new benefits recipients in Ribble Valley will receive “universal credit” from 24 November.
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Pink Walk to Stay a Step Ahead of Breast Cancer
Published on Monday, 13 October 2014Ribble Valley residents are invited to get in the pink and stay a step ahead of breast cancer.
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Council Tax Refund Cold Call Warning
Published on Thursday, 02 October 2014Ribble Valley residents are being warned about a company offering to get their council tax band lowered for a fee.
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Community Funding Showcased at Rural Forum
Published on Tuesday, 30 September 2014Community funding came under the spotlight at a meeting of the Ribble Valley Rural Forum.
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First World War Tree Scheme Nears Completion
Published on Monday, 29 September 2014An ambitious scheme to plant trees in Ribble Valley's 35 parishes in memory of the borough's First World War fallen is nearing completion.
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Call to Join Mayor's Borough Boundary Walk
Published on Thursday, 25 September 2014The next stages of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s ambitious borough boundary walk take place on 4 October and 22 November.
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Council Flushed with Pride Over Prize-Winning Loos
Published on Wednesday, 24 September 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council is flushed with pride after one of its public loos was named the best in Lancashire for the sixth year running.
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Clitheroe Gears Up for Continental Market
Published on Tuesday, 16 September 2014Paella, perogi and posh pork pies – Clitheroe is gearing up for its second continental market.
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Ribble Valley "Silvers" Celebrate Getting Older
Published on Thursday, 11 September 2014Senior citizens in Ribble Valley are invited to celebrate being older at a special event in Clitheroe.
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First World War Tree Scheme Flourishing
Published on Tuesday, 09 September 2014An ambitious scheme to plant trees in Ribble Valley's 35 parishes in memory of the borough's First World War fallen continues this weekend.
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Continental Market Returns to Clitheroe
Published on Monday, 08 September 2014Some of the finest artisan products in Europe will be up for grabs in Clitheroe later this month, when the town hosts its second continental market.
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Pink Walk to Stay a Step Ahead of Breast Cancer
Published on Thursday, 04 September 2014Ribble Valley residents are invited to get in the pink and stay a step ahead of breast cancer.
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Rural Forum Showcases Community Facilities
Published on Tuesday, 26 August 2014Community facilities come under the spotlight at the next meeting of the Ribble Valley Rural Forum.
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Gallery Goodies Up For Grabs by Crafty Kids
Published on Friday, 22 August 2014Ribble Valley youngsters are invited to get crafty and win a goody bag of art materials by designing a room in a shoe box.
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Bus Buddy Scheme Gets into Gear
Published on Thursday, 21 August 2014Senior residents in Ribble Valley are invited to hop aboard the borough council’s new Bus Buddy scheme for two day trips in September.
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First World War Tree Scheme Takes Root
Published on Wednesday, 20 August 2014An ambitious scheme to plant trees in Ribble Valley's 35 parishes in memory of the borough's First World War fallen is underway.
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Clitheroe Food Festival Road Closures
Published on Monday, 04 August 2014Motorists are advised that several roads in Clitheroe will close Friday 8 and Saturday 9 August, for the 2014 Clitheroe Food Festival.
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Bus Buddy Scheme for Ribble Valley Seniors
Published on Wednesday, 30 July 2014Senior residents in Ribble Valley are invited to hop aboard a charabanc of fun thanks to the borough council’s new Bus Buddy scheme.
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Clitheroe Marks WW1 Centenary with Dove Tree and Garden of Light
Published on Tuesday, 29 July 2014A dove tree is to be planted in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle on Monday (4 August) marking 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Ribble Valley
Published on Monday, 28 July 2014Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with police, Vehicle and Operator Services Agency and HM Revenue and Customs in a Saturday night swoop on unroadworthy vehicles
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Residents Have Further Say on Core Strategy
Published on Friday, 25 July 2014Residents in Ribble Valley still have time to have their say on the main modifications to the borough’s core strategy.
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Changes to Voter Registration in Ribble Valley
Published on Thursday, 24 July 2014Sweeping changes to the way Ribble Valley residents register to vote start this summer.
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Council and Police in 'Pick Up or Pay Up' Poop Swoop
Published on Wednesday, 23 July 2014A zero tolerance dog fouling day has been declared by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Call to Join Mayor's Boundary Walk
Published on Wednesday, 23 July 2014The next stage of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s ambitious borough boundary walk takes place on Wednesday 23 July.
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Clitheroe Marks WW1 Centenary with Dove Tree and Garden of Light
Published on Thursday, 10 July 2014A dove tree is to be planted in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle on 4 August marking 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War.
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Call to Join Mayor's Boundary Walk
Published on Monday, 07 July 2014The next stage of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s ambitious borough boundary walk takes place on Wednesday 9 July.
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Affordable Homes up for grabs in Longridge
Published on Friday, 04 July 2014Eighteen new affordable properties are up for grabs at a picturesque development in Longridge.
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Mark Heads Up Borough's Cultural and Leisure Services
Published on Thursday, 03 July 2014The man behind the flagship £3.5million Loughborough University Stadium is Ribble Valley Borough Council's new head of cultural and leisure services.
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Best Feet Forward for Borough Boundary Walk
Published on Wednesday, 02 July 2014Enthusiastic hikers turned out for the second of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s boundary walks.
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Still Time to Nominate Sports and Community Stars
Published on Wednesday, 02 July 2014Ribble Valley residents still have time to nominate their sporting heroes and community champions.
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Pick Up or Pay Up! Message to Ribble Valley Dog Owners
Published on Tuesday, 01 July 2014Pick up or pay up! That’s the message to irresponsible Ribble Valley dog owners who let their pets poop in public.
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Heartwatch Tickiing Along Nicely Thanks to Council Team
Published on Friday, 27 June 2014A cardiac rehabilitation programme for Ribble Valley residents with heart problems is ticking along nicely thanks to the borough council's healthy lifestyles team.
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Food Safety Call for Ribble Valley 'Staycationers'
Published on Thursday, 26 June 2014Ribble Valley residents going on “staycation” this summer are asked to keep an eye on food safety when eating out in the UK.
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Ribble Valley Flies the Flag for Armed Forces
Published on Wednesday, 25 June 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council is flying the flag for the armed forces this week.
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Still Time for Say on Core Strategy
Published on Tuesday, 24 June 2014Residents in Ribble Valley still have time to have their say on the borough’s core strategy.
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'Dementia Friendly' Session in Whalley
Published on Friday, 20 June 2014A dementia awareness training session is to take place in Whalley on Tuesday 8 July, from 1.00 to 3.00pm.
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Charity Endurance Marathon
Published on Thursday, 19 June 2014A Clitheroe musician is to undertake a gruelling endurance marathon to raise cash for charity.
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Council Accolade for Address Data
Published on Wednesday, 18 June 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council has come out tops for address data management at an annual awards ceremony.
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Search for Sports and Community Stars
Published on Wednesday, 18 June 2014The search is on for Ribble Valley’s sporting heroes and community champions.
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Council to Fight Planning Decision Legal Challenge
Published on Tuesday, 17 June 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council today expressed its disappointment at a legal challenge to its decision to grant planning permission for 1,040 houses at Standen, Clitheroe.
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'We Want Your Waste Paper and Cardboard!' says Council
Published on Monday, 16 June 2014We want your waste paper and cardboard! That’s the message from Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Chicken Food Safety Message in Ribble Valley
Published on Friday, 13 June 2014Don't wash chicken! That’s the message from Ribble Valley Borough Council during Food Safety Week from 16 - 22 June.
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Redevelopment of Clitheroe Market Takes a Step Further
Published on Thursday, 12 June 2014The proposed redevelopment of Clitheroe Market has taken a step further following a meeting of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s policy and finance committee.
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New Ribble Valley Group Targets Access for All
Published on Wednesday, 11 June 2014Residents with an interest in accessibility issues are invited to join a new action group.
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'Dementia Friendly' Session For Longridge
Published on Monday, 09 June 2014A dementia awareness training session is to take place in Longridge on Tuesday 17 June, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
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Best Feet Forward for Borough Boundary Walk
Published on Thursday, 05 June 2014Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson is to revive an ancient custom by walking the borough boundaries to raise cash for charity.
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Affordable Homes up for grabs in Copster Green
Published on Tuesday, 03 June 2014Five new affordable properties are up for grabs at a prestigious development in Copster Green.
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Poppies Commemorate First World War Fallen
Published on Monday, 02 June 2014Thousands of poppies are to be sown in Ribble Valley as part of a scheme to commemorate the fallen of the First World War.
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'Last Piece of the Jigsaw' in Borough's Core Strategy
Published on Friday, 23 May 2014Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to take part in a final consultation on the borough’s core strategy.
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Pirates' Galleon Drops Anchor in Longridge
Published on Friday, 23 May 2014Little landlubbers in Longridge are invited to drop anchor at the John Smith’s Play Area thanks to the arrival of a £24,000 pirates’ galleon.
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Dementia Friendly Borough Launches Identity Capsules
Published on Friday, 23 May 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined forces with Clitheroe solicitors Chenery Maher to launch an identity capsule scheme for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Town Trail Brings Clitheroe History to Life
Published on Wednesday, 21 May 2014What do Capt. James Cook, L. S. Lowry and the jet engine have in common? They are all featured on the Clitheroe Town Trail, which was launched today by Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson.
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Emergency Votes on Polling Day
Published on Tuesday, 20 May 2014Ribble Valley goes to the polls in European elections on Thursday 22 May.
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Funding Boost for Ribble Valley Fitness Scheme
Published on Friday, 16 May 2014A successful health scheme that has been helping Ribble Valley residents stay fit for over 13 years has received a funding boost.
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Cricket Enthusiast and Captain of Industry is New Mayor
Published on Wednesday, 14 May 2014Cricket enthusiast and captain of industry Michael Ranson is the new Mayor of Ribble Valley.
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Flying the Flag for Gallery's 20th Anniversary
Published on Monday, 12 May 2014Residents in Ribble Valley are invited to get crafty by making bunting to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Clitheroe’s Platform Gallery and Visitor Information Centre.
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Walking Scheme Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Published on Friday, 09 May 2014A walking scheme that is helping Ribble Valley residents take great strides in health and fitness is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Ribble Valley Launches Euro-Friendly Web Site
Published on Thursday, 08 May 2014Welcome, wilkommen, bienvenue, bienvenidos! That’s the message from Ribble Valley Borough Council’s tourism team thanks to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil Lucy Woods.
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New Polling Stations for Billington, Brockhall and Old Langho, and Dinckley
Published on Tuesday, 06 May 2014Ribble Valley goes to the polls in European elections on Thursday 22 May.
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New-Look Visitor Guide is Better than Ever
Published on Friday, 02 May 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its 2014 visitor guide, Discover Ribble Valley.
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Wash Hands Warning after Animal Petting
Published on Friday, 02 May 2014Ribble Valley residents are reminded to wash their hands after contact with livestock or wildlife.
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Five New Ways to Explore Borough by Bike
Published on Thursday, 01 May 2014Five treks for cycling enthusiasts have been set out in a new map produced by Ribble Valley Borough Council in partnership with Lancashire County Council.
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Euro Election Candidates Revealed
Published on Tuesday, 29 April 2014The full list of candidates and parties for the forthcoming European elections has been published.
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Platform Gallery 20th Anniversary
Published on Monday, 28 April 2014The award-winning Platform Gallery and Visitor Information Centre is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a raft of special activities and discounts from Tuesday 20 May.
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Affordable Homes up for grabs in Clitheroe
Published on Monday, 28 April 2014Twenty-nine new affordable properties are up for grabs at a prestigious development in Clitheroe.
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Gallery Celebrates all things Handmade
Published on Monday, 28 April 2014A celebration of all things handmade featuring the North West’s best craftworkers is to take place at the Platform Gallery, Clitheroe.
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Best Foot Forward for Beginner Walkers
Published on Monday, 28 April 2014A popular walking programme that has helped hundreds of Ribble Valley residents to health and fitness has launched a new programme for “absolute beginners.”
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Sports Clubs Sign up for New Hub
Published on Wednesday, 23 April 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council has launched a “club hub” featuring information on sports clubs throughout the borough.
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Shoppers Flock to Town's First Continental Market
Published on Tuesday, 22 April 2014Shoppers flocked to Clitheroe for some of the finest foods and artisan products in Europe at the town’s first continental market.
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Lock it up Warn Community Safety Bosses
Published on Thursday, 17 April 2014Motorists in Ribble Valley are being warned to lock their vehicles after a spate of thefts from insecure cars and vans.
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New Rural Think Tank for Ribble Valley
Published on Thursday, 17 April 2014Over 50 people attended a new rural think tank hosted by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Council Has Food Hygiene Licked says Which?
Published on Thursday, 17 April 2014Food hygiene in Ribble Valley is among the best in the country according to a national investigation.
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Continental Market Comes to Clitheroe this Weekend
Published on Tuesday, 15 April 2014Some of the finest foods and artisan products in Europe will be up for grabs in Clitheroe this weekend, when the town hosts its first continental market.
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European Elections in Ribble Valley
Published on Monday, 14 April 2014Ribble Valley goes to the polls in European parliamentary elections on Thursday 22 May.
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Little Green Bus has New Set of Wheels
Published on Tuesday, 08 April 2014A door-to-door bus service that prevents elderly and vulnerable Ribble Valley residents from becoming "prisoners in their own homes" has a new set of wheels thanks to cash from the borough council.
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Ribble Valley Launches Polling Review
Published on Friday, 04 April 2014Electors in Ribble Valley are invited to have their say on the borough's polling districts and places.
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Lancashire's 'Largest and Smallest' Borough Turns 40
Published on Thursday, 03 April 2014The borough of Ribble Valley is celebrating its 40th birthday.
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Borough's First Shared Ownership Bungalows
Published on Wednesday, 02 April 2014Ribble Valley's first ever shared ownership bungalows are up for grabs at a picturesque development overlooking the River Ribble.
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First World War Commemorative Scheme Takes Root
Published on Monday, 31 March 2014An ambitious scheme to plant trees in Ribble Valley's 35 parishes in memory of the borough's First World War fallen has been launched.
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Clitheroe to Host its First Continental Market
Published on Thursday, 27 March 2014Some of the finest foods and artisan products in Europe will be up for grabs in Clitheroe next month, when the town hosts its first continental market.
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Discussions Open on Village's Cricket Ground
Published on Monday, 24 March 2014Residents and community groups in Ribble Valley are invited to a public meeting to discuss the future of Chipping Cricket Ground.
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Barrowlands Appeal
Published on Tuesday, 18 March 2014The Council engaged a barrister to review the Secretary of State's decision to allow the planning appeal for 504 Houses in the village of Barrow.
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Help at Hand for Small Businesses
Published on Thursday, 13 March 2014An extra £600,000 in business rates relief is up for grabs by retail outlets in Ribble Valley with a rateable value of £50,000 or less.
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Going the Extra Mile at Clitheroe Castle
Published on Tuesday, 11 March 2014Ribble Valley residents are invited to dust down their trainers and go the extra mile for a good cause.
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Council Tax Frozen for Fifth Year Running
Published on Friday, 07 March 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council has announced a council tax freeze without cuts in jobs or services for the fifth year running.
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New Rural Think Tank for Ribble Valley
Published on Thursday, 06 March 2014Community groups and individuals in Ribble Valley are invited to a new rural think tank.
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First Steps for Bolton-By-Bowland and Gisburn Forest Neighbourhood Plan
Published on Monday, 24 February 2014Residents in Bolton-by-Bowland and Gisburn Forest are invited to get involved in compiling a neighbourhood plan for their community.
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New Combined Recycling and Waste Paper Collection Schedule
Published on Tuesday, 18 February 2014Ribble Valley households are to receive collections of waste paper and cardboard on the same day as their green or blue wheeled bins.
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Gallery Showcase for Lancashire Crafts
Published on Thursday, 30 January 2014Craftworkers who live and work in the North West have the chance to exhibit their work at the popular Platform Gallery in Clitheroe.
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Residents Consulted on Dog Controls
Published on Friday, 24 January 2014Residents in Ribble Valley have until 28 February to comment on proposed orders requiring dog owners to clean up after their pets and keep them under control in public.
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Beauty of Mathematics at the Platform Gallery
Published on Tuesday, 21 January 2014A National touring exhibition showcasing the beauty of mathematics opens at the Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, this Saturday (25 January).
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Energy Awareness Event to Combat Heating Costs
Published on Friday, 17 January 2014Householders in Ribble Valley concerned about heating costs are invited to an energy awareness day in Clitheroe on 29 January.
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Government Praise for Refuse Collection Service
Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2014Ribble Valley Borough Council has been praised by the Government for its refuse collection service.
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Crisis Boiler Cash Helps Residents Stay Cosy
Published on Monday, 13 January 2014Residents in Ribble Valley can stay cosy thanks to emergency grants towards boiler replacements or repairs.
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Stan the Van Showcase for Health and Homelessness
Published on Friday, 10 January 2014Health and homelessness will be showcased on STAN the Van, which will be out and about in Ribble Valley over the coming weeks.
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Discussions Open on Village Pub's Future
Published on Wednesday, 08 January 2014Residents and community groups in Ribble Valley are invited to a public meeting to discuss the future of the Black Bull Hotel in Rimington.
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Illegal Meat Slaughter Warning
Published on Thursday, 19 December 2013Ribble Valley Borough Council is warning anyone engaged in the illegal slaughter of animals at remote farms or the supply of illegal meat that they face fines, prison, or both.
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'Beauty is First Test' at Platform Gallery
Published on Wednesday, 18 December 2013The beauty of mathematics is the theme of a national exhibition that opens at the Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, in January.
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Taxi Enforcement Swoop in Ribble Valley
Published on Thursday, 12 December 2013Taxi enforcement officers at Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces with the police, Vehicle and Operator Services Agency and HM Revenue and Customs in a swoop on unroadworthy vehicles.
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Snow Angels Scheme Launched in Ribble Valley
Published on Tuesday, 10 December 2013A team of volunteers armed with snow shovels and shoe grippers is being recruited to help elderly Ribble Valley residents stay a step ahead of winter.
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Pupils Sprout Success with Council Cash
Published on Monday, 25 November 2013Youngsters at a Ribble Valley primary school hope to sprout success thanks to a £1,400 grant from Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Free Hotpot at Clitheroe Castle to Mark Lancashire Day
Published on Thursday, 21 November 2013Free hotpot is up for grabs at Clitheroe Castle next Wednesday (November 27) as part of the town's Lancashire Day celebrations.
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Keeping the Elderly on their Feet
Published on Tuesday, 19 November 2013Best Foot Forward is the name of a programme launched by Ribble Valley Borough Council aimed at keeping the elderly steady on their feet.
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Booze Blitz in Clitheroe Town Centre
Published on Monday, 18 November 2013Street boozing is being blitzed in a partnership between Ribble Valley Borough Council and the police.
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Ribble Valley What's On Gets New Look
Published on Friday, 15 November 2013Ribble Valley's vibrant and active social scene is to be showcased in a new-look and extended What's On guide.
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New Controls Wage War on Dog Poop
Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2013New laws compelling Ribble Valley dog owners to clean up after their pets and keep them under control in public places are on the cards.
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Core Strategy Examination to Start in January
Published on Tuesday, 12 November 2013A date has been set for a public examination into the Ribble Valley Core Strategy.
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Gallery's Popular Annual Festive Exhibition Opens
Published on Thursday, 07 November 2013Winter in the Valley is the name of this year's Christmas exhibition at the Platform Gallery and Clitheroe Visitor Information Centre.
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Council Offices Lift Repairs
Published on Friday, 25 October 2013Ribble Valley residents are advised that the lift at the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices in Church Walk, Clitheroe, will be out of operation from Friday 1 November, to Monday 11 November.
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Public Asked Their Views on Enterprise Zone
Published on Friday, 25 October 2013A public consultation has started into the proposed Lancashire Enterprise Zone at Samlesbury and Warton.
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Scrap Metal Laws Come into Force
Published on Thursday, 24 October 2013Scrap metal dealers operating in Ribble Valley without a licence face fines of up to £5,000 under new laws designed to stamp out metal theft.
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Discussions on Development of Clitheroe Market
Published on Wednesday, 23 October 2013Ribble Valley Borough Council has entered into discussions with Barnfield Construction Ltd regarding a proposed redevelopment of Clitheroe Market.
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Mayor's Charity Dinner Dance
Published on Wednesday, 23 October 2013A charity dinner dance is to be hosted by the Ribble Valley Mayor and Mayoress on Saturday 9 November.
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Artists Invited to Take Part in Unique Shopping Event
Published on Friday, 18 October 2013Artists and craftspeople are invited to show off their skills and sell their wares at a unique Christmas shopping event in Clitheroe.
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"Dementia Friends" Training in Ribble Valley
Published on Friday, 18 October 2013Two "dementia friends" training sessions are to take place in the Ribble Valley.
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Hop on Board Stan the Van
Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2013It trundles around Ribble Valley's leafy lanes offering a host of help on everything from benefits advice and bus passes to boiler replacements and business rates.
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Barrow Lands Planning Appeal
Published on Monday, 30 September 2013Ribble Valley Borough Council has decided not to defend an appeal by the Barrow Lands Company Ltd against its non-determination of plans to build 190 properties at land in Whalley Road, Barrow.
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Door Opens on Furniture Recycling Scheme
Published on Monday, 30 September 2013Ribble Valley Borough Council is at the forefront of a new scheme to recycle furniture.
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Renewable Energy Fund for Ribble Valley
Published on Monday, 16 September 2013Community groups in Ribble Valley are invited to a meeting to see how they vie for up to £150,000 to fund renewable energy projects.
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Ribble Valley Tops for Residents' Satisfaction
Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2013Ribble Valley has some of the most satisfied residents in the country, a survey has revealed.
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Campaign to Tackle Rural Health Inequalities
Published on Thursday, 25 July 2013A campaign aimed at tackling health and wellbeing inequalities in Ribble Valley will be launched on Wednesday 31 July.
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Littlemoor Polling Station Change
Published on Friday, 12 July 2013Voters in the Littlemoor ward of Clitheroe are advised of a change to their polling station at the forthcoming 1 August byelection.
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White Sack Recycling Reminder
Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2013Householders in Ribble Valley are reminded to leave their white sacks containing waste paper and cardboard for collection by 7.30am on their collection day.
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Ribble Valley Postal Vote Renewal Call
Published on Tuesday, 02 July 2013Postal voters in Ribble Valley whose applications are over five years old are being asked to supply their signature again.
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Ribble Valley Support Armed Forces
Published on Friday, 28 June 2013Community leaders gathered in the Ribble Valley Civic Suite for the signing of the borough's Armed Forces Community Covenant.
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Cold Call Regarding Council Tax Refunds
Published on Thursday, 27 June 2013Longridge residents are being warned about companies offering to get their council tax band lowered for a fee.
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Council Joins Chorus of Concern Over GP Practice
Published on Thursday, 20 June 2013Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined the chorus of concern over proposed changes in NHS funding that could force the closure of a unique rural GP practice.
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Waste Paper Recycling Boost on the Cards
Published on Friday, 14 June 2013Householders in Ribble Valley are being encouraged to recycle more waste paper and cardboard.
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First Step for Longridge Neighbourhood Plan
Published on Tuesday, 11 June 2013Residents in Longridge are being asked whether they want to see the town designated a "neighbourhood area."
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Warning Against Cutting Grass Verges
Published on Monday, 10 June 2013Intensive grass verge cutting is putting wildlife at risk and destroying biodiversity sites, countryside bosses have warned.
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Street Clutter Clampdown on the Cards
Published on Monday, 03 June 2013A clampdown on residents and companies who clutter Ribble Valley's roads and pavements with A-boards and banners is on the cards.
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Search for Sports and Community Stars
Published on Friday, 24 May 2013The search is on for Ribble Valley's sporting heroes and community champions.
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Stop Smoking Plea for Play Areas
Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013Smokers are being asked to quit smoking in play areas thanks to a new Ribble Valley Borough Council campaign featuring artwork by a Sabden Primary School pupil.
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Health Scheme Aims to put Spring in Step
Published on Monday, 20 May 2013A Ribble Valley Borough Council health scheme is aiming to put a spring in the step of residents with health problems.
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Weigh-2-Go for Health Scheme
Published on Friday, 17 May 2013A weight management scheme now available by self-referral is recruiting new participants.
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Keen Traveller is New Ribble Valley Mayor
Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2013A former draughtsman and keen traveller, who hails from the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, is Ribble Valley's new mayor.
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Cycle Ride Raises Cash for Good Cause
Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013Cycling enthusiasts are invited to take to their bikes and raise cash for a good cause.
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New Running Group Sets The Pace in Longridge
Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013Ribble Valley Borough Council is setting the pace with a new health and fitness scheme aimed at beginner runners in Longridge.
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First Aid Awards for Stepping Out Trio
Published on Friday, 03 May 2013Three volunteer leaders of an award-winning Ribble Valley health scheme have qualified in first aid.
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Check Food Stars Before Eating Out
Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013Check before you choose is the message to Ribble Valley residents planning a bank holiday meal out.
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Legal Warning for Private Water Supplies
Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2013The owners of private water supplies are reminded that they are now legally responsible for ensuring the supply is...
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Deadline for New Proxy Vote Applications
Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2013Ribble Valley residents are reminded that the deadline for making a new application to vote by proxy in time for the forthcoming Lancashire County Council elections is Wednesday 24 April.
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Clitheroe Castle Showcase for Local Artists
Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2013Artists who live and work in Ribble Valley and its neighbouring boroughs are being given the opportunity to exhibit their work at Clitheroe Castle.
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Don't Lose Your Vote in County Elections
Published on Wednesday, 10 April 2013Ribble Valley residents are reminded that the deadline for joining the borough's register of electors in time for the forthcoming Lancashire County Council elections is Wednesday 17 April.
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Night Patrols at Dog-Fouling Hotspots
Published on Tuesday, 09 April 2013Dog wardens and police officers are to undertake after-dark patrols at dog-fouling hotspots in Ribble Valley.
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Food Scheme Looks Set to Grow and Grow
Published on Monday, 08 April 2013Youngsters at a Ribble Valley primary school hope to reap what they sow thanks to a £2,000 grant from Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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Welcome to New-Look Reception
Published on Thursday, 04 April 2013The doors have opened on the refurbishment of the main reception at the Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices in Church Walk, Clitheroe.
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Discover Ribble Valley with New-Look Visitor Guide
Published on Tuesday, 02 April 2013Ribble Valley Borough Council has published its 2013 visitor guide, Discover Ribble Valley.
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Right Royal Honour for Ribble Valley Parks
Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2013Three Ribble Valley parks have been awarded diamond jubilee status.
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People Power Sessions Could Save Households Hundreds
Published on Monday, 25 March 2013Householders in Longridge are invited to a drop-in session to discover how they can save up to £250 a year off their energy bills.
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Clitheroe Castle Switches Off for Earth Hour
Published on Thursday, 21 March 2013Clitheroe Castle is joining hundreds of iconic buildings across the UK, among them the Houses of Parliament and Manchester United's Old Trafford, by switching off its lights for an hour on Saturday.
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Ribble Valley Recycling Scheme for Uncooked Food
Published on Tuesday, 19 March 2013Households in Ribble Valley are to receive green wheeled bins for the collection of uncooked food and garden waste.
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People Power Sessions Could Save Households Hundreds
Published on Friday, 15 March 2013People Power is the name of an energy-switching scheme that could save Ribble Valley households up to £250 per year.
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Support for Longridge Dementia Carers
Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2013Carers and relatives of people with dementia in Longridge are invited to a training and support session.
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Cold Call Warning about Council Tax Refunds
Published on Thursday, 28 February 2013Ribble Valley residents are being warned about a company offering to get their council tax band lowered for a fee.
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Council Tax Benefit Changes
Published on Thursday, 31 January 2013Council tax benefit recipients in Ribble Valley are advised of changes to the help they will receive in paying their council tax from April 1.
