Rossendale Borough Council

Residents vow to fight household waste site plan

Residents angered by plans to process tonnes of waste near their homes say they were not consulted.

Alyson Barnes tells a council meeting how the incident has left her fearing for her safety.

Ms McInnes says being the MP for Heywood and Middleton felt "remote" compared to being a councillor.

A councillor says as a new waste transfer site for Bacup "makes sense" as plans are approved.

A council planning committee says better alternative sites could be found.

Campaigners have claimed the turbines would dominate the valley and provide little benefit.

An energy firm wants to build up to 18 turbines, each of which would be taller than Blackpool Tower.

Plans for a Scout Moor II wind turbine development in the area needs detailed weather information.

Rawtenstall Market's traders will be housed in kiosks or other structures at the new Town Square.

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