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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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Recycle this Christmas

Remember to recycle this festive season

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Briercliffe issues: Briercliffe’s meeting

Senior Police Officer joins panel for Briercliffe Question and Answer session

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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.

More Council and democracy news.

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.

More Education and learning news.

£8.8 MILLION RGF SUCCESS FOR BURNLEY

Rail link to Manchester and Weavers’ Triangle bid approved

More Environment and planning news.

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.

More Housing news.

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.

More Health and social care news.

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.

More Transport and streets news.

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.

More Arts and Culture news.

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.

More Benefits news.

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.

More Council housing news.

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.

More Crime prevention news.

£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.

More Councillors, democracy and elections news.

Rosegrove with Lowerhouse by-election

To see the results of the above election click the link above.

More Elected representatives news.

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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.

More Environmental health news.

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.

More Extra-curricular activities news.

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.

More Fitness news.

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.

More Grants news.

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.

More Health and medical advice news.

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.

More Improvements and repairs news.

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.

More Libraries news.

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.

More Licences, Registration and Permits news.

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.

More Markets news.

Bring On Burnley Music Festival

Organizers, Livewyre are now pleased to announce a fantastic summer music festival right here in the heart Burnley.

More Parks and open spaces news.

BURNLEY TO BENEFIT FROM STRIKING NEW ENTRANCE

European funding paves the way for new Burnley gateway to Education and Enterprise

More Planning news.

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.

More Recycling, rubbish and waste news.

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.

More Sports, clubs and centres news.

Census 2011 - Help with your Form

If you need help filling in your Census form a series of drop-in sessions have been organised.

More Statistics and census information news.

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.

More Street care news.

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.

More Council budgets and spending news.

Chances to quiz decision makers

Burnley Council ‘in your area’ sessions take place in local neighourhoods

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