Rossendale Borough Council

News and updates from Rossendale Borough Council. Tweet us for help or info or call [phone]. This account is monitored Monday-Friday, 9-5pm.

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Food waste collection start this week!🍔

Will animals be attracted to my food waste caddy?

There’s no need to be concerned about wild animals being attracted to your food waste bin. They have lockable handles to prevent vermin from being attracted and getting in.

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🌱🍽️From this week, your food waste will be collected every week on your usual bin day!

Read our FAQs to find out more!👇
https://t.co/QaXbeiIuyY

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See what's happening in Rossendale with our April Community Bulletin!📢

Every month we release a bulletin full of information on community groups, events, health information, grant funding, and community training opportunities.👇
https://t.co/ny5cqt0D88

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🌱🍽️Starting today (6th April 2026), we’ll be collecting your food waste every week.

We’ve put together a handy set of FAQs to answer your questions.👇
https://t.co/QaXbeiIuyY

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🌷🐣 Happy Easter from Rossendale Borough Council! 🐣🌷

We hope everyone enjoys their bank holiday with family, friends, and a little chocolate 🍫💛

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Rossendale Leisure Trust offers a wide range of holiday activities in Rossendale designed to entertain, challenge, and inspire.

Their goal? To make the holidays fun, easy, and accessible for families across Rossendale.🌟

https://t.co/MsRrAWGT8r

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Celebrate Easter at Rawtenstall Market 1906 on 4th and 5th April 2026 from 11AM to 3PM.🌸🐰

Enjoy a weekend full of family fun, including a bouncy castle, Easter egg hunts, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.🐰🥚🎈

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🌿 Happy Good Friday! 🌿

We hope your day is filled with peace and reflection, whether you’re with family, enjoying the Rossendale countryside, or taking a quiet moment.

🐣 Remember to support local businesses and enjoy Easter weekend events across the Valley!

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Join Bacup Now on Irwell Terrace for an action-packed day filled with excitement!

With live entertainment from Rossendale Radio, the famous Britannia Coconut Dancers, funfair rides and stalls, Punch and Judy, an owl display and more!🐣

📅Saturday 4th April from 10am

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💚A big thank you to everyone who has supported Rawtenstall Market at its temporary location! Your feedback and suggestions have been heard, and the team is working hard to keep improving the site.

🕣Opening times may vary, please check with individual traders for their hours.

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💚Thank You Thursday!💚

A huge shoutout to David, who’s been out litter picking and doing an incredible job in our community, just goes to show the amazing difference one person can make!👏

We’d love to hear your stories - who’s your local hero? 🙌

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📢🥧 New Trader at Haslingden Market!

We’re excited to welcome Sarah Greens – Artisan Pies to Haslingden Market! Stop by to try their delicious award-winning pies.

🕘 Market hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 9am–7pm
🛍️ Shop: 9am–3pm
🍴 Eat: 12pm–7pm

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Don’t put your food waste caddy out before 6th April. Collections will start from that date, on your usual bin day, alongside your other bins.

👉 For more info and FAQs, visit: https://t.co/Y41dJe4fjV

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What's on Wednesday!📢

🐰Celebrate Easter with the whole family and enjoy a jam-packed day of free, fun activities for all!

📅 When: Good Friday, 3rd April from 11am until 2pm
📍 Where: Waterfoot Square

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🌟Join us to review the results of our Women and Girls Coaching & Volunteering Survey and help shape the next steps for women and girls’ sport.

📅The session will be held online on Thursday 23rd April from 6pm.

👉Email [email protected] to secure your place.

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Looking for a job where you can make a real difference?

We offer a range of staff benefits to support our workforce including;
🏚️Flexible working policies
📅Up to 31 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
🚲Health and wellbeing support

👉https://t.co/g35BBldP1m

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Looking for ways to keep the family entertained this half-term? Rossendale Leisure Trust has got a full line-up of activities for all ages to enjoy:
https://t.co/MsRrAWGT8r

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🐰🌿Celebrate Easter by giving back to your community with Civic Pride Rossendale!

Join them for a community litter pick in Waterfoot.

📅 Saturday 4th April - 10am–12pm
📍 Meeting at the junction of Taylor Ave & Wales Road, Edgeside - Please bring gloves and boots.

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Tonight's Overview and Scrutiny Committee will start at 6.30pm.

Watch the live meeting here👇
https://t.co/Xij5r2dd3S

Agenda & reports are available here👇
https://t.co/2nBWz3NWpu

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🌿 New funding for farmers and rural businesses in 2026

£225 million will be available through Capital Grants to support environmental improvements across England.

Click here to find out more: https://t.co/RA3WPVFl8k