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BURNLEY WINS BID TO TACKLE ROGUE LANDLORDS

2008-07-29 14:08

A tough new landlord-licensing scheme aiming to help tackle anti-social behaviour will be introduced in Burnley.

Scream and Shout this summer

2008-07-22 11:26

Burnley Council's popular Scream & Shout holiday scheme has lined up an exciting programme of free activities for local youngsters to banish the summer break boredom blues.

Pack a picnic for the Singing Ringing Tree celebration

2008-07-18 10:44

To celebrate the positive impact that Burnley's unique, multi award winning landmark, the 'Singing Ringing Tree', has had on the borough since it's unveiling in 2006, a Celebration Day is being held.

Industrial action country on Wednesday the sixteenth and Thursday the seventeenth of July

2008-07-15 11:25

A national strike by members of Unison is taking place across the country on Wednesday the sixteenth and Thursday the seventeenth of July.

Industrial action on Wednesday the sixteenth and Thursday the seventeenth of July

2008-07-15 10:22

A national strike by members of Unison is taking place across the country on Wednesday the sixteenth and Thursday the seventeenth of July.

Water babies to splash out at St Peter?s Centre

2008-06-23 15:10

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.

Carnival, caterpillars and community�

2008-06-23 12:22

The sixth Burnley Community Festival hits Queens Park in August with an exciting mix of local and regional musical talent.

Council's 'best ever' results for people of Burnley

2008-06-23 12:13

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.

Residents to have their say on removal of local phone boxes

2008-06-16 12:01

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.

Breaking down barriers to employment - getting local people into local jobs

2008-05-20 10:21

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

THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING - Burnley Walking Festival, 3rd - 5th May 2008

2008-04-30 15:30

Wondering what to do over the next Bank Holiday Weekend? Why not take part in the Burnley Walking Festival and rediscover the beautiful countryside and hidden gems around Burnley.

New Housing Underway

2008-04-30 14:29

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.

The smooth way to five-a-day

2008-04-30 13:43

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

Safer Routes scheme a success

2008-04-18 16:37

A new scheme to help 900 children safely cross one of Burnley's busiest roads has been hailed as a great success.

UV marking to deter underage drinkers

2008-04-18 16:21

Burnley 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.

May walks

2008-04-18 16:07

Wondering what to do over the next Bank Holiday Weekend? Why not take part in the Burnley Walking Festival and rediscover the beautiful countryside and hidden gems around Burnley.

Noisy neighbour fined

2008-04-16 10:21

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

Tackling anti-social behaviour head on - \'Supporting Families Event\' 28th March

2008-03-20 17:07

Burnley's Turf Moor is host to another free community event on Friday 28th March, when the football club and Burnley Community Safety Partnership join hands to mark all their efforts in helping Burnley families.

Photo Opportunity at Sir John Thursby College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley Tuesday 18th March

2008-03-19 16:44

TUESDAY MARCH 18th 2008

1.30pm

Sir John Thursby College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley

Students taking part in a graffiti busting campaign as part of a week-long graffiti clean-up campaign.

Respect Fun Day @ Burnley Football Club 1st March

2008-03-19 16:34

A hundred young people from across Burnley are promised a day of fun on Saturday, as Burnley Council and Burnley Football Club join hands to celebrate the work they have been doing in the community.