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Great British Artists - Towneley hosts original Turner paintings
Monday 23rd January 2012
One of Britain’s greatest artists will be the star of the show at Towneley Hall this week, as an exciting new exhibition opens featuring original JMW Turner watercolours.
Improvements to Burnley Crematorium
A £25,000 package of improvements to Burnley Crematorium is set to be agreed by Burnley Council’s executive.
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Briercliffe issues: Briercliffe’s meeting
Senior Police Officer joins panel for Briercliffe Question and Answer session
Former Mayor of Burnley receives top Civic honour
A former Mayor of Burnley has been awarded a top Civic honour during a special ceremony at Burnley Town Hall.
Burnley’s Weavers’ Triangle chosen as the site for the first University Technical College in the North West
Burnley’s Victoria Mill has been selected as the preferred location for Training 2000’s University Technical College (UTC), Visions Learning Trust.
£8.8 MILLION RGF SUCCESS FOR BURNLEY
Rail link to Manchester and Weavers’ Triangle bid approved
Choose your way to pay
Burnley Council has completed a review of its cash collection service - with cash payments set to end. Residents have several other ways of paying.
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Burnley Blues Festival
Burnley Blues Festival returns to three days - with an American theme
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England star “bowled over” by Burnley honour
England cricket star James Anderson is to be granted the Freedom of his home town during a special Civic ceremony.
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Kickstart your New Years Resolutions with a free health check
The Healthy Lifestyles team at Burnley Council have successfully been running their free health checks in the workplace this year, and aim to extend this service to even more Burnley workers in 2011.
On track to transform Manchester Road Station as plans are submitted
An application for planning permission has been submitted for the redevelopment of Manchester Road Railway Station in Burnley.
Sponsorship Opportunities For Burnley International Blues Festival
The Burnley International Blues Festival, which recently celebrated its 21st Anniversary, now has a vacancy for an exciting major sponsorship opportunity for next year’s event, which takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
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Curfew order for benefit fraudster
A former Burnley man who fraudulently claimed more than £2,000 in benefits has been told he must repay the money.
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Copacabana, Daytona, Bondi?and now Burnley??The Beach comes to town
This summer sees a fantastic transformation taking place in Thompson Park, Burnley, as a real life beach complete with sandcastles, seagulls and summer activities arrives on July 11th…all on your doorstep without leaving the borough.
More Childcare news.
KEY BUDGET DECISION MEETINGS RESCHEDULED
Burnley Council has announced additional meetings of its Executive Committee and the Full Council, in order to make major decisions on the Town Hall budget.
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Taking action to tackle anti social behaviour
Burnley Council is launching a series of intensive localised campaigns across the borough to tackle anti social behaviour.
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Magistrates throw open their doors
Organisers of an open evening at Burnley Magistrates Court say it “would be a crime” to miss the opportunity to find out how the legal system works.
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£1.74 million boost for Burnley
The final details of the Local Government Finance Settlement were released today (Monday). Burnley Council secured an increase of £1.74m over the provisional figures announced before Christmas.
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse by-election
To see the results of the above election click the link above.
Burnley Council and British Waterways team up to tackle canal grotspot
Burnley Council and British Waterways are working together to clean up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal through Burnley.
New Women's Sport & Social Group
A new womens sport & social club is starting in Burnley, giving women from the town the opportunity to particpate in sport and leisure activities and learn valuable new skills.
Brunshaw Open ... for golf
The very popular Brunshaw 9-hole golf course re-opens for the new season this weekend (Saturday March 7th from 8.30am.) The course has been closed over the winter months but with spring in the air it’s time to dust off those clubs and swing in to action.
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Submit Your Entry For The 2004 Burnley Business And Innovation Awards
Businesses across Burnley and Padiham are invited to submit their entries for The Burnley Business And Innovation Awards 2004.
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No Drugs in Burnley's Pubs
Burnley pub and club licensees are set to benefit from a new council initiative that aims to raise awareness of drug misuse and dealing in their premises.
Residents to have their say on building Burnley’s future
Burnley council are encouraging residents to come along to a series of drop-in sessions over the summer, giving them a chance to get involved and have their say about housing in the town over the next 15 years.
Court prosecutions
Five people have been ordered by magistrates to pay more than £1,100 in fines and costs following a series of prosecutions by Burnley Council.
More Legal advice news.
Burnley's Budget - Council leader insists "we are looking ahead"
Burnley’s leading Councillors have approved a well trailed package of redundancies and changes to services, in order to make savings that are needed in next year’s Town Hall budget.
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Shamrock, Thistle And Rose At Mechanics
Appearing at the Burnley Mechanics for one night only Indy Award Winners NIAMH PARSONS and GRAHAM DUNNE BBC Radio 2 Horizon And BBC Best Due Award Winners NANCY KERR and JAMES FAGAN ‘The Shamrock, The Thistle and The Rose’ This unique and exciting show features internationally acclaimed artists who grew up steeped in the traditional roots of they’re own countries, Ireland, England and Scotland.
Burnley’s market sees customer increase
Burnley ’s indoor market has seen a 3% increase of customers on the same period last year, based on the average footfall from the previous six weeks.
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Bring On Burnley Music Festival
Organizers, Livewyre are now pleased to announce a fantastic summer music festival right here in the heart Burnley.
BURNLEY TO BENEFIT FROM STRIKING NEW ENTRANCE
European funding paves the way for new Burnley gateway to Education and Enterprise
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Promoting Peaceful Neighbourhoods
Noise Action Week 18 - 22 May 2009 Noisy neighbours, traffic, barking dogs, alarms, slamming doors, loud music or parties can cause irritation, physical and emotional stress, sleep disturbance and conflict between neighbours. Research shows noise affects the quality of life of around 40% of people in the UK.
More Pollution news.
Rubbish collections continue despite snow and ice
Burnley Council leader Charlie Briggs has praised the hard work that enabled rubbish collections to continue across the borough despite the recent severe winter weather.
Council set to continue support for community police
Burnley Council is set to continue cash support for neighbourhood policing across the borough as part of its commitment to creating a safer borough.
More Safety news.
Council Serves up New Tennis Courts
New tennis courts and a multi-use ball court costing £70,000 are to be built in Ightenhill Park to replace old and un-popular shale tennis courts.
Census 2011 - Help with your Form
If you need help filling in your Census form a series of drop-in sessions have been organised.
Persistent offender fined almost £400 for allowing dogs to foul playground
A Burnley man who persistently failed to clean up after his dogs has been ordered to pay almost £400 in fines and court costs.
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Towneley’s latest attraction to be unveiled
Next week the Towneley Time Travellers will officially launch the video guides to Towneley Hall.
More Tourism and travel news.
Don't lose your voice
Each year between August and October a voter registration form is delivered to homes across the borough of Burnley.
More Unitary authorities news.
Council Tax Bills
Council tax payers in Burnley Borough will see their bills rise by 0.7% from April. For many people that means their bill will rise by 6p a week.
Chances to quiz decision makers
Burnley Council ‘in your area’ sessions take place in local neighourhoods
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