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Council's 'best ever' results for people of Burnley
Published: Monday 23rd June 2008

A report to Burnley Council’s Executive on 24th June will show Burnley Council has delivered its ‘best ever’ performance in 11 out of 12 areas over the last year, from waste collection and recycling to the numbers of homes built on previously developed land.

Jobs and careers news
Breaking down barriers to employment - getting local people into local jobs

A major new Council initiative, to help assist unemployed Burnley residents get back into work, has already proved to be a major success. 10 people have been placed into jobs with local businesses, just weeks after the first in of a series of community jobs events, which were kick started in the South West Burnley area

Legal services news
Noisy neighbour fined

A “noisy neighbour” was ordered to pay more than £1,000 in fines and costs by magistrates after action by Burnley Council.

Policing and public safety news
Burnley Council working with taxi operators to tackle violence

Burnley Council working with taxi operators to tackle violenceBurnley Council is working closer with the borough’s taxi operators to ensure their safety.

Education and learning news
Shooting Stars’ launched in Burnley

Shooting Stars’ launched in Burnley Schools across Burnley have received brand new sports equipment thanks to Burnley Council’s new coaching programme, ‘Shooting Stars’.

Transport and streets news
Extra spaces created at Burnley Town Hall car park

Extra spaces created at Burnley Town Hall car park Improvement work at Burnley Town Hall car park to create extra spaces for shoppers and visitors to the Mechanics Theatre has been completed.

Housing news
New Housing Underway

New Housing Underway A new housing development by Keepmoat Ltd. in one of Burnley's most deprived areas is now underway. The 65 new homes are for sale under Burnley Council's Elevate funded housing programme.

Business news
Companies go bananas over fruit scheme

Companies go bananas over fruit scheme Workers in Burnley are set to go bananas for an innovative project aimed at encouraging them to eat more healthily.

Health and social care news
The smooth way to five-a-day

The smooth way to five-a-day For a wheelie smooth fruit experience, Burnley Food Forum are taking their pedal powered smoothie maker into Burnley businesses and communities to help people achieve their '5-a-day' portions of fruit

Social issues news
UV marking to deter underage drinkers

UV marking to deter underage drinkersBurnley Council has launched a new initiative to help combat the purchasing of alcohol by underage drinkers by encouraging off licences to mark their alcohol stocks with ultra violet markings.

Community and living news
Help making your business Smokefree for 2008

Help making your business Smokefree for 2008 As the New Year is now in full swing, many people consider giving up smoking a number 1 priority, and Burnley Council working with East Lancs PCT can support those trying to kick the habit

Environment news
Residents to have their say on removal of local phone boxes

A consultation exercise is set to take place in Burnley over the next month to determine the future of four BT public pay phones in the borough.

Leisure Time news
Water babies to splash out at St Peter?s Centre

Burnley babies and toddlers will be making a slash at the St Peters Centre this Friday (20th June) between 11 am and 12 noon, to raise funds for the Tommy’s the baby charity.

Council, government and democracy news
Towneley Talking Point

Towneley Talking Point Visitors to Towneley Park are being invited to put their views forward on the future of the park in its second public workshop this year.

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