NEWS
Colne Town Council Not Included in Free Swimming for Children Discussions
PENDLE Leisure Trust sent an e-mail to Colne Town Council chairman, Sarah Cockburn-Price on 6th February explaining that discussions had been taking place over few months with Cty Cllr Ali about providing free swimming to Pendle primary pupils in the school holidays....
Town Council Precept Rises as Responsibilities Increase
FOLLOWING a tumultuous year for Colne Town Council, all but one councillor voted to increase the Precept by 17% this year. The dissenting voice in the Chamber was Cllr. Joe Cooney. The total amount raised by the Council’s Precept has risen to £380,532. This equates to...
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, Britain's largest and longest running event of its kind, is back with a bang under the new management of a Colne Town Council team, unveiling an extraordinary line-up of contemporary musicians at the very top of their...
Allotments AGM
All our Allotment Meetings are public meetings, but this is chance to meet the Committee, hear the Annual General Meeting and meet other allotment holders. Committee Chairman, Cllr. Jonathan Nixon, will deliver a resume of the year's work, plus give a peek ahead....
Thousands Flocked to Colne for Torchlit Parade and Colne Christmas Lights Switch On
GLORIOUS weather on Saturday tempted shoppers and families to Colne for the Town Council’s Colne Christmas Lights Switch On Event and Festive Food Festival. Cllr Ash Sutcliffe, Chairman of Colne Town Council’s Events Committee said: “It was busy during the day, but...
Colne Town Council Takes over the Blues Festival
COLNE Town Council will take on the responsibility for the planning and delivery of the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, which will be held in Colne over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The Festival, which will be in its 28th year in 2017, is the highlight...
Christmas in Colne and Festive Food Festival set to be the Highlight of the Year
THE TOWN Council’s popular Christmas in Colne Event and Festive Food Festival on Saturday, 26th will be the culmination of a frenetic year of events. Cllr Ash Sutcliffe, Chairman of Colne Town Council’s Events Committee said: “We haven't tinkered with a...
Christmas in Colne 2016
Colne Commemorates Exhibition – 12/11/16
THE TWO Colne Commemorates Events in 2014 and 2016, featured talks, films, re-enactments, folk music, brass bands, Knurr and Spell, crafts and period catering, as well as a screening of the iconic 1916 film, The Battle of the Somme. This Saturday, the Town Council is...
Hallowe’en in Colne
COLNE Town Council is organising a super spooky day in the town centre on Hallowe’en on Saturday, 29th October. There are three fabulous competitions to be judged by local artist, Joe Hesketh: Best Hallowe’en Fancy Dress to be judged under the Market Canopy at...
Colne Neighbourhood Plan Underway
COLNE Town Council has registered its intention to prepare a Colne Neighbourhood Plan. There will be a four week public consultation and Local Planning Authority review for the Area Designation. The Colne Neighbourhood Plan is in line with the Government’s approach to...
Colne Grounds Maintenance Tender Opportunity
Colne Town Council Tender Opportunity Tender submissions must be received by 1pm Friday 28th October 2016 In December 2016, Colne Town Council are to take on legal responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of specified Bus Shelters, Playgrounds and Multi Use Games...