Captain Sir Tom Moore R.I.P
4th of February, 2021All have been saddened by the passing of "Captain Tom". We will surely remember a lovely gentleman, who has touched us all. A tribute to him is linked to this post.
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Latest Scam warning
29th of January, 2021Lancashire County Council trading Standards have issues an update, please see the linked bulletin
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Support during Covid - Let's all help where we can!
16th of January, 2021Covid restrictions apply to us all, but some will be finding life more difficult than others just now. This may include physical needs, but also our mental health, whatever our age. Please see the attached poster and inform any you know of th...
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Free Gas Safety Checks
8th of January, 2021Would you like free, impartial advice on saving energy & keeping your home warm? Have a look at the attached flyer, by opening the link
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Drugs Misuse - what should you do?
6th of January, 2021Are you woried about possible drug use in Mellor and Mellor Brook? Residents have noticed drug paraphenalia, but what should you do if you have suspicions? Cllr. Stella Brunskill has been discussing these concerns with local Police & their adv...
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Ribble Valley Community Hub is there to help
6th of January, 2021A New National Lockdown is now in force in order that Covid 19 can be beaten. This will cause problems for the more vulnerable in society, but there is help at hand, via Ribble Valley Community Hub, who can be contacted on 01200 414597 Monday to F...
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County Council Winter Bulletin
5th of January, 2021The recent cold weather, with ice & snow is causing some difficulty, even whilst we all Stay At Home, following the latest Government guidance. Please try to keep in contact, at a safe distance, preferably by phone with those y...
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Scam Warning from Trading Standards
5th of January, 2021Once again, those who wish to prey on the more vulnerable are looking to illegally gain from the less fortunate. Lancashire County Council Trading Standards have issued detailed guidance, please see the linked document.
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Covid Tier 4 guidance HANDS - FACE - SPACE
31st of December, 2020What you can and cannot do in areas with a very rapidly rising level of infections, where tighter restrictions are in place. If you live in a Tier 4 area, you must follow the rules below. This means that you cannot lea...
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Tier 4 Play Area guidance
31st of December, 2020We all want children to enjoy the Play Area, but please remember to think of others. The latest guidance for use of Play Areas in Tier 4 follows: Guidance when visiting our play area Please follow this a...
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DPD parcel & other scams
24th of December, 2020Scam warning: Fake DPD emails and texts. Action Fraud has seen a surge in reports relating to fake emails and texts purporting to be from DPD. ...
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Mellor Parish Council leads the charge with new community Electric vehicle charging points
23rd of December, 2020Two electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints have been installed at Mellor Village Hall as the Parish Council seeks to futureproof the village ahead of upcoming changes in how we travel. The chargepoints are the result of a collaboration with Lancaster ...
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Criminals want to spoil Christmas!
22nd of December, 2020As if the latest Covid restrictions were not enough, there are criminals about who wish to prey on the more vulnerable. Please make sure you are aware of the scams & make sure others are too! 2020 has been a year to look out for one ...
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Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society
14th of December, 2020Households across Ribble Valley will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried o...
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Appreciation of the Remembrance Project
10th of December, 2020Parish Council has received a lovely handmade & written card from the Calligrapher, who has given permission to share this on the website. The details are shown in the linked image. We have also received a message of thanks from Rev....
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Former phone box Mellor Lane - what to do with it?
7th of December, 2020Mellor Parish Council is adopting the Phone Box on Mellor Lane, outside Littler's Butchers. The approach to Parish Council from BT via Ribble Valley Borough Council came about due to lack of use. The Parish Council felt it was an iconic part o...
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E V Charging Points come to Mellor
4th of December, 2020Mellor Parish Council has been working with Mellor Community Association and Charge My Street in order to install Electronic Vehicle Charging Points at the Village Hall. These will be sited in the Car Park, across from the Main Entrance & work...
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Woodland at The Rann, Saccary Lane - Right to Bid
18th of November, 2020Ribble Valley Borough Council has received notice from the current owner of part of the Woodland at The Rann of his intention to dispose of the asset. Mellor Parish Council applied and was successful in registering the Woodland as an Ass...
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We Will Remember Them
10th of November, 2020101 names of those from Mellor, Mellor Brook, Balderstone & Osbaldeston who gave their lives in both World Wars and subsequently have so far been identified. Mellor Parish Council, with support from Balderstone Parish Council wished to record ...
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Remembrance Sunday under Covid rules and a project to commemorate "The Fallen"
6th of November, 2020A Message from Chairman of Mellor Parish Council, Cllr. Nick Marsden: "Despite the fact that there will be no Remembrance Service on Sunday, I will make sure that the wreath is placed at the War Memorial. It will be an honour to lay...
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Covid 19- Ribble Valley in Tier 3
22nd of October, 2020As we all know, Lancashire has been designated a Very High Risk Area Please see the link to know what you can and cannot do, in order to protect yourself, any those around you.
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Mellor Play Area - social distancing & supervision needed!
19th of October, 2020Due to the latest Government Guidance as Lancashire has now moved into Very High Coronavirus Restriction Area, Mellor Parish Council continues to consider whether to allow Mellor Play Area to remain open & therefore continues to monito...
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Lancashire Fire urges residents to buy safe this Bonfire Night
15th of October, 2020As fireworks go on sale to the public today Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is asking residents to ensure they buy suitable products meant for garden use. With all organised displays cancelled for 2020 LFRS fear that many peopl...
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Parcel Delivery Scam - Christmas approaches, so be warned!
13th of October, 2020You may have heard by advertisements and across social media that there are various incentives to buy goods at reduced prices in the period up to Christmas. However there is a scam which we all need to be aware of and especially to warn those we k...
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Remembrance Day 2020
9th of October, 2020Remembrance Day this year will, of necessity be commemorated in a different way in order to protect us all. There will be no Service at Mellor War Memorial, and the laying of wreaths must be carried out in our own time, with social dista...
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