Each year Mellor residents and local groups have an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas & contacts. This is not a Parish Council Meeting, but merely hosted by them. It is hoped that many will come along and, if they wish, stay for th...
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Campaign for the Protection of Rural England Eyes & Ears Volunteer CPRE fights for a better future for the countryside. We work locally and nationally to protect, shape and enhance our beautiful countryside and green spaces for eve...
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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is updating the current adopted local plans, specifically the Core Strategy (adopted 2011) and the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (adopted 2015). This will lead to a new Local Plan...
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Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Dept. issues monthly alerts to help us all to stay safer. This month's article, which is attached, shows more ways that the unscrupulous would prey on the vulnerable (and those who may not realise th...
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Are you recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or need more information on living well and what services and support are available? A free event is planned for 12th February, to be held via Zoo...
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Substantial works are being undertaken on Saccary Lane in order to improve the edges of the road. This will take place between 25 January 2022 & at least 14 February 2022. Alternative routes will be signed, but can be seen in the attached map....
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Mental Health for everyone has come into focus even more over the last 2 years. Remember that there is a question mark at the end of "How are you?" and it is important to actually listen to the answer, rather than assuming it will be OK....
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Lancashire Constabulary have recently started using Nice Investigate for our digital management system. The system allows businesses, councils and the community to register their cameras on the community portal which will allow off...
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Today, 17 December 2021, the latest figures for those who have tested positive for Covid have again shot up to almost 100,000 new cases in the last 24 hours. What can WE do to limit the progress & keep ourselves & our loved ones ...
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Many of us will still hope to go out to celebrate over the Christmas period, but safety for all needs to be considered: Unfortunately, as we are reminded, Covid is still prevalent & increasingly so. There are some ...
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There is a Vacancy for another Councillor to join Mellor Parish Council, following the recent resignation of Mr. Walmsley, who is thanked for his contribution to local life. What does this mean to you, as a resident? the following is quo...
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A momentous occasion for our Country will take place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June, including an extended Bank Holiday weekend. This will no doubt provide will provide an opportunity for local communities such as ours, to come togeth...
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Following Storm Arwen, it seems Storm Barra is in its wake. Lancashire County Council's gritting teams will again be out at night & in all weathers to protect us as we travel. Please, if your journey is not necessary, and the wea...
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Lancashire Trading Standards has issued the latest Consumer Alert Report, please see the attached document. Unfortunately, especially at this time of year the unscrupulous will attempt to prey on the more vulnerable in society: therefore...
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On a beautiful November morning, following a church service at St Marys Mellor, during which the "Book of Remembrance" was blessed, the Rev'd Karen Herschell led the choir and parishioners on the short walk to the War Memorial.
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A vacancy has occurred for Mellor Parish Council and due process must be followed. If you are interested in being considered for the Vacancy, please email [email protected], or s...
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The Knife Angel is a national initiative to assist in stopping knife misuse & crime. Please see the full article linked on the website.https://www.britishiro...
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Keep Your Dog Safe It’s an invitation to a thief if your dog is: left unattended in your garden/outdoor area, even if you think your garden/outdoor area is secure - most dogs are stolen from ...
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Lancashire County Council’s highways maintenance services are working hard to improve your roads but they need your help. Last year the team fixed almost 40,000 potholes and repaired 3,300 faults on street lights. But, with 4...
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Welcome Back to Mellor Village Show After being unable to hold the annual village show last year during lockdown, the organisers are delighted to confirm that it will be back this year on Sunday 5th September in the Vill...
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The congregation of St Mary's church in Mellor welcomed it's new Vicar the Revd Karen Herschell at an induction service carried out by the Archdeacon of Blackburn and instituted by the Bishop of Blackburn on Sunday 27th June. Rev...
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Together, let’s make the Ribble Valley a “no go” area for dog thieves, but how? Be Dog Theft Aware Keep Your Dog Safe When Walking...
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The Elections for Borough Councillor for Mellor, County Councillor for the area & Police & Crime Commissioner have closed. Poll Staff are working through the count and the results, once they have been verified, will be shown on R...
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Abbott Brow will be closed in order to allow emergency drainage works: local diversion signs will be in place. The work is expected to last from 0001 hours on Thursday 15 April 2021 until 23.59 hours on 19 April 2021 (however this may vary, and th...
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