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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Green energy for local communities - a way forward?
9th of October, 2020If made law, the Local Electricity Bill would unlock the huge potential for more community-scale renewable energy by empowering communities to sell their energy directly to local people. This would have direct benefits for Parish, Town and Communi...
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Consumer Alert - don't let the scammers win!
7th of October, 2020Lancashire County Council regularly informs about the latest issues we all need to look out for. Please see the Consumer Alert bulletin
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Mellor Library to reopen
24th of September, 2020Great News! Mellor Library is to reopen 30 September 2020. However, due to Covid regulations and in order to keep everyone safe, there are changes, so please raed this before you go; details of the opening times are included.
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Mellor Play Area has been re-opened
4th of September, 2020Mellor Parish Council continues to follow the latest Government Guidance and asks that all do so in order to protect one another and beat Coronavirus. However, if it is found that some are abusing the facility, putting themselves or othe...
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Parish Council Casual Vacancy are you interested?
4th of September, 2020Following the recent sad death of Cllr. Noel Walsh there is currently a vacancy on Mellor Parish Council. Would you like to know more? There has been no request for an Election due to the Casual Vacancy for a Member of Mellor Par...
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Speed Kills - hopefully not in Mellor
22nd of August, 2020During lockdown our roads have been quieter. However the Parish Council is now receiving a number of serious complaints about speeding in & around Mellor - this is unacceptable, but could be dangerous or even fatal.Particular areas highlighted...
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Time to get on yer bike!
22nd of August, 2020'Switch to Cycling' is a new campaign from Lancashire County Council aiming to build on the momentum of those of you who have started cycling during lockdown and encourage more people to take up cycling for short journeys. It pro...
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Isolation Art Exhibition
22nd of August, 2020Lockdown Artists to Exhibit at Popular Clitheroe Gallery Residents have unleashed their creativity during lockdown in response to 9 themes set by Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Arts Development Team. Over 140 piec...
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Consultation on Controls of Dogs in Public
22nd of August, 2020Ribble Valley Borough Council wants all our views on whether control of dogs in public places should continue. A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) was introduced in 2017, in order to keep our public spaces cleaner, safer & healthier. The Co...
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Lancashire Police have a new way to keep in touch
12th of August, 2020Mellor Parish Council is aware of recent issues in and around Mellor. It is important that, rather than just complaining to one another on social media, the Police are informed; if they are not told, it is unrealistic to expect them to a...
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Legal duty to publish a Casual Vacancy
11th of August, 2020Following the very sad news of the death of Cllr. Noel Walsh, there is a strict legal process to allow for a co-option to Mellor Parish Council. Please see the Notice.
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Parish Council Meeting under Covid restrictions
7th of August, 2020Mellor Parish Council plans to hold a physical meeting on Thursday 13th August at 7.00pm but due to Covid 19, certain rules will be in place. Please see the Agenda in Documents Section, but note the following: 7.00pm Thursday 1...
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Cllr. Noel C. Walsh R.I.P.
6th of August, 2020It is with great sadness that we received the awful news on Monday 3rd August 2020 that our friend and fellow Councillor - Noel Walsh had sadly passed away following a serious illness. This is very sad news indeed ...
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Lancashire Combined Authority & Devolution? Is this what Mellor wants?
23rd of July, 2020You may have heard or seen in recent press reports that a Government White Paper will be issued in Autumn to determine Lancashire's future, including Ribble Valley and therefore Mellor. Ribble Valley Borough Council will be discussin...
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LCC - Have Your Say on Your Roads
22nd of July, 2020You can have your say on your roads and transport locally by completing a short survey. As part of a new campaign to promote the work of their highways service, Lancashire County Council is encouraging people to complete the National Highway...
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Think of others whilst enjoying the Countryside!
8th of July, 2020We are all enjoying our daily exercise, but we also need to consider others in order to keep safe & leave the Countryside as we would expect to find it!
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Bus service improvements
2nd of July, 2020Bus services are changing across Lancashire. Whilst there are more, sensible rules to keep all as safe as possible, for example wearing face masks and using contactless payments where possible, or correct fare when not, the improved services open ...
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Mellor Play Area - remains closed
2nd of July, 2020Mellor Parish Council continues to follow the latest Government Guidance on Coronavirus. Whilst it may be possible to re-open some facilities, the guidance does mean continual cleaning, disinfecting and ensuring social distancing. T...
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Mellor Village Show - Coronavirus Version!
2nd of July, 2020Unfortunately and reluctantly due to the continuing situation with Coronavirus, the decision has been taken to cancel Mellor Village Show for 2020. However,a different type of event will take place! The exact ...
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The Harry Challenge raising funds for NHS
11th of June, 2020Harry Clarkson, a passionate gardener sadly passed away on 29 April 2020. Harry was involved with building Mellor Village Hall, a keen member of the former Mellor Garden Club and instrumental in setting up Mellor Village Show. He had the vision to...
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