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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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