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Lancaster City Council’s pest control team has been shortlisted for a national award. Lancaster City Council’s pest control team has been shortlisted for a national award. The team, which is based at Morecambe Town Hall, has been nominated in the Local Authority of the Year category of the British Pest Management Awards.

The nomination recognises the team’s continued commitment to innovation, which has seen it launch a new commercial arm to offer commercial contracts to businesses. Called Unbugged, the aim of the new commercial operation is to increase income from pest control services, which will enable the council to continue to provide subsidised services to the public and discounts for people on benefits.

The committed team of pest control technicians now boasts an impressive roster of clients ranging from food outlets, office complexes, shops and restaurants, commercial, industrial and agricultural premises, and local education providers. Coun Andrew Warriner, Cabinet member with responsibility for health and housing, said: “This nomination is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the pest control team. Win or lose, they should feel extremely proud at being nominated for this prestigious award.”

The pest control team offers services dedicated to eradicating all manner of pests from wasps, fleas, bed bugs and beetles to moths, cockroaches and ants – no job is too big or small. Unbugged also offers a range of bird-proofing services including spiking, netting and gull egg replacement, as well as flying insect control including supply and servicing of flykiller units and fitting of window and door screens.

They’ll find out whether they’ve won the coveted trophy at the awards ceremony on Tuesday March 20. For more information on pest control services visit Lancaster.gov.uk/pestcontrol or follow them on Twitter @lcstr_unbugged.

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Lancaster City Council is delighted to have been successful in a funding bid for the installation of new electric charge points for taxis. The Department for Transport has announced it is to provide £630K in funding to support ultra-low emission taxis in Lancashire. The successful bid was submitted by the city council on behalf of itself and five other local authorities and will see the installation of 24 charge points – four per council area – across Lancashire.

The six authorities which formed the winning bid are: Lancaster City Council, Burnley Council, South Ribble Borough Council, Rossendale Borough Council, Fylde Borough Council and Wyre Council. Coun Andrew Warriner, Cabinet member with responsibility for environmental health, said: “As a council we are committed to reducing emissions and improving the quality of the air our citizens breathe. “We are delighted to receive this funding, which will allow us to support taxi drivers to move towards electric vehicles and reduce pollution.” The new funding is the latest good news in the city council’s priority of reducing air pollution and its impact on climate change.

Work is currently underway to install charging points at five of its public car parks, which should be completed in the spring. Charging points have also been installed by the council at White Lund Depot and Lancaster Town Hall as the city council begins the process of converting its vehicles from diesel to electric.

Two new electric pool cars and three electric vans have already been added to its fleet in a bid to reduce emissions.

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Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Leader has praised East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust after it was rated good with areas of outstanding in its latest inspection.

The trust, which manages Royal Blackburn Hospital, retained its ‘Good’ overall rating and now has two services rated ‘Outstanding’ in the latest Care Quality Commission inspection report published on https://www.elht.nhs.uk/news-and-media/news/east-lancashire-hospitals-rated-good-areas-outstanding-following-latest-cqc-inspection.
Councillor Mohammed Khan welcomed the news. He said:

“This is great news and I want to congratulate Kevin McGee, his management team, the doctors, nurses, other staff and volunteers who keep delivering high standards of care to their patients. It is pleasing to hear Blackburn with Darwen residents have excellent facilities when they fall ill and need treatment. We know the NHS and hospitals especially have huge challenges at the moment but it’s good to know our hospital is in good hands.

We are committed to continue to work very closely with our local trust to improve the health and wellbeing of all our residents.

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In July 2015 Barrowford Parish Council asked Pendle Council to formally designate the parish as a neighbourhood area, so they could prepare a Neighbourhood Plan. Neil Watson, Pendle Council’s Planning, Building Control and Licensing Manager, explained: “Neighbourhood Plans allow local communities to set out a vision for the future of their area.

“Barrowford was the first parish council in Pendle to take up the challenge back in 2015 and it has now submitted what it considers to be the final version of its Plan. “Before we pass this to an independent examiner, local residents, businesses and other interested parties have one last chance to comment on its proposals.” Councillor Paul White, Leader of Pendle Council, said: “The public consultation runs for six weeks and all comments must be received by Pendle Council by 5pm on Friday 22 March 2019.

“Once the plan is made* it is part of the development plan for Pendle and its policies must be considered when making decisions on planning applications. “This is your opportunity to have your say on the content of the plan and ensure it reflects how you’d like to see Barrowford develop and grow.” The Barrowford Neighbourhood Plan does not allocate sites for new development. These will be considered in the Local Plan, which is currently being prepared by Pendle Council.

Copies of the Plan and its supporting documents are available on Pendle Council and Barrowford Parish Council websites, and at the following locations during their normal hours of opening:
• Pendle Council website – www.pendle.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans
• Barrowford Parish Council website – www.barrowford.net/
• Barrowford Parish Council (Holmefield House)
• Barrowford Library
• The Pavilion Café, Victoria Park, Barrowford
• Number One Market Street, Nelson (Head Planning Office)
• Nelson Library

If you wish to comment on the Plan, representations must be submitted either by email to ldf@pendle.gov.uk or by post to Pendle Council, Strategic Services, Planning, Building Control & Licensing, Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LG.

Robert Oliver, Chairman of Barrowford Parish Council, said: “Following the public consultation the Neighbourhood Plan, and all the comments received in response to this consultation, will be sent to the independent examiner appointed to conduct the formal examination of the Barrowford Neighbourhood Plan.

“The Examiner will normally recommend that the Plan proceeds to a public referendum, subject to certain amendments. “Anyone registered to vote in the area covered by the neighbourhood plan will then be entitled to vote in a public referendum.” If a simple majority of votes are in favour of the Neighbourhood Plan (over 50% of those voting) it will become a consideration in the determination of planning applications from that day onwards.

Lancashire News, Lancs Weddings

Just two weeks before the wedding of Jules and John Natlacen, something happened which changed their lives forever. Jules tripped over at their home in Manchester, fell and broke both her legs. The wedding went ahead, but the walking honeymoon in Devon was scuppered! So they decided to take a short break to the beautiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. During their “mini” honeymoon, they chanced upon an empty shop and it was here that their dreams were born – to open a speciality cheese shop, next to the Church – namely “Churchmouse Cheeses”

They moved to Kirkby Lonsdale and John started to design and sell Wedding Cakes made out of cheese and since 2004, their Wedding Cheese Cake business has grown and grown. They send their cakes throughout the whole of the UK and the cost of a cake includes all the cheeses, all the decorations, courier delivery the day before the wedding, instructions on how to build your special cake and lots of photographs of similar cakes. “The cakes are easy to assemble, but looks amazing” says John. “We have gone for a rustic, artisan approach and the photos in the box help the person building the cake to recreate what the bride and bridegroom have seen on our website”

Most cheeses can be used on the wedding cake, as long as they tier in the correct way. “We use a lot of Lancashire cheeses in our cakes, including Tasty Lancashire, Blacksticks Blue, Smoked Lancashire and Creamy Lancashire” says John. “We also have a cake called “Piggy in the Middle” which has a delicious Hand Crafted Pork Pie as one of the layers. This cake was designed by me in 2017 and has long been our Bestseller. What could be more of a Match Made in Heaven? Pork Pie and Cheese”

John and Jules also offer their Churchmouse Chutney to complement the Cheese Wedding Cake. A delicious mix of ruby port, fig and apple in a dark chutney. The store boasts a fine array of Artisan Crackers and Biscuits, such as Three Seed Crackers, Sourdough Crackers, Charcoal Biscuits, Hazelnut and Raisin Toasts to name just a few. They can even offer a rustic cheese board to place the Cheese Wedding Cake on, which is made from a slice of an old tree. “I chanced upon this idea after driving past a logging yard nearby”said John. “We sand them down and the Wedding Cakes look amazing sat atop of a slice of tree”

John and Jules even offer a FREE cheese tasting to any Bride and Groom -to- be who have already booked their venue. “Come up and see us in the beautiful village of Barbon, for a leisurely day out and have a cheese tasting with us” says Jules. “We are 90 minutes North of Manchester and not a traffic light between us and Manchester Airport” Their store, which they moved too after their children were born, is called The Churchmouse at Barbon and is a heady mix of cafe, speciality cheeses, delicatessen, with outdoor seating on a terrace with great views of the Barbon Fells.
The Churchmouse at Barbon, Barbon, LA6 2LL
Tel 015242 76224
Mob 07966 336789
Churchmouse Cheeses Wedding Cakes
www.churchmousecheeses.com/weddingcheesecakes/
facebook.com/churchmousebarbon

Lancashire News, Lancs Weddings

Holbeck Ghyll, a traditional Country House Hotel in Windermere, is proud to welcome Keira Beattie to the dedicated team. As the Wedding and Events Co-ordinator she’ll be making their couples dreams a reality. With over 10 years’ experience within the Wedding Industry you really can lean on her expertise to help you plan your day… your way.

There’s nothing Keira hasn’t experienced, from collapsing wedding cakes to chasing Seagulls – it’s safe to say that you’re in very safe hands!
Originally from Montrose, a small town on the East coast of Scotland, Keira worked for a small family run hotel and was inducted into the hospitality industry at the tender age of 13. Almost immediately she realised her passion to work with people providing unforgettable experiences. From restaurant management to guest engagement she quickly worked her way through the hotels various departments to find the best fit for her. When Keira found herself running wedding and conference events it’s safe to say that it was a Cinderella story – the slipper fit perfectly! …

When asked about her own wedding, Keira had this to say; ‘When I got married I remember feeling so pressured to plan the perfect day, not just for me and my husband to be, but for all of our family and friends too. I wanted them to treasure the day and take life long memories away with them. I still remember that feeling now and that’s what drives me to help every single bride and groom have the day of their dreams. Whether it’s a regal occasion or an intimate ceremony I pride myself on being your ‘stress reliever’ throughout the planning process and your fairy godmother on the day itself.’

In 2011 Keira and her family headed South to the beautiful Cornish coastline and she found a new home at Tregenna Castle in St Ives. It was here that Keira, with the help of her team, won three awards for the hotel – Simply Wedding Venue of the Year for 2 years running and South West Wedding Venue of the Year 2018.

With an average of 100 weddings a year Keira was doing what she loved whilst successfully leading the department to its best ever year. The saying really is true, when you love what you do it’s not really a job and her results speak for themselves.

During 2018 Keira and her family moved from Cornwall to Cumbria and landed in Windermere, where Elia Shreiber, the General Manager at Holbeck Ghyll was only too happy to bring Keira on board. Since starting at Holbeck Ghyll Keira has set about getting to know the 4 red star hotel and all of the beautiful brides to be – how exciting! She’s also revamped the wedding packages and attended several wedding fayres already.

One of the flagship packages Holbeck Ghyll offers, is the ‘Exclusively Yours’ package where couples have full use of the entire hotel and its 28 Acres for 24 hours, the package includes all accommodation, breakfast, wedding dinner with wine, toast drinks and many other premium additions … prices start from as little at £5,500 for up to 50 guests!

When asked about joining the team at Holbeck Ghyll, Keira said: ‘The hotel is simply stunning; it’s a dream to sell. With acres and acres of beautiful gardens and breath-taking views of the lakes and mountains for pictures, the amazing food courtesy of head chef William Dimartino, the individual bedrooms…..it really is the dream venue. I must be drawn to stunning venues with incredible views as I have been lucky enough to find two I have had the privilege of working in’

Keira has her heart set on an award-winning future for Holbeck Ghyll and can’t wait to set the perfect scene for brides and grooms.
If you’re planning to tie the knot and would like to find out more please contact Keira.
TEL: +44(0)1539-432-375
EMAIL: EVENTS@HOLBECKGHYLL.COM
WEBSITE: https://www.holbeckghyll.com/

Lancs Sport

Crouch – who scored 22 times in 42 international appearances and becomes the seventh member of the Clarets’ squad to have been capped by England – joins Burnley from Stoke City on a deal until the end of the season.
The 38-year-old, who will wear squad number 15 at Turf Moor, brings a wealth of Premier League experience following spells in the top flight with Aston Villa, Southampton, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke.

He also arrives with an impressive scoring record, with a total of 205 club goals from 729 appearances after starting his first-team career at Queens Park Rangers. From QPR, Crouch moved to Portsmouth for the first of two spells at Fratton Park before getting a first taste of the top-flight following a move to Aston Villa in March, 2002.

The towering frontman was sold to Southampton for a one-season stay in 2004/05, where his 12 Premier League goals couldn’t keep the Saints in the top flight but earned him a first England call-up at the end of the campaign.
And following Southampton’s relegation, Liverpool swooped to sign Crouch to start a three-year stay at Anfield which brought him an FA Cup winners’ medal and an appearance in the 2007 Champions League final.

After scoring 42 goals in his time on Merseyside, Crouch returned to Portsmouth for 12 months before heading back to Tottenham Hotspur, where he had started his career without making a senior appearance.
In his two full seasons back at White Hart Lane, Crouch helped Harry Redknapp’s side qualify for the Champions League and famously scored the winning goal in a last-16 victory at AC Milan, converting a cross from new Clarets team-mate Aaron Lennon.

In August, 2011, Stoke made Crouch their then record £10m signing as he went on to become the Potters’ Player of the Year in his first season at the Britannia Stadium. He went on to spend seven seasons in the Premier League with Stoke, three times helping them finish ninth in the table – their highest league placing since the mid-1970s – before they were relegated at the end of last season.

Crouch has since been involved in 23 games at Championship level and now returns to the Premier League to aid the Clarets’ bid to sustain their top-flight status and look to add to his 462 appearances and 108 goals in the top tier. Fifty-three of those goals have been scored with his head – a Premier League record.

At international level, Crouch won his first England caps in 2005 and the following year scored 11 goals in 12 England appearances.
He was top scorer in England’s unsuccessful Euro 2008 qualifying campaign, but played in both the 2006 and 2010 World Cup Finals before making his last England appearance in November, 2010 – fittingly scoring after coming off the bench.

Lancs Sport

Striker departs DW Stadium after three-and-a-half years with Latics, joining Sunderland in £4million transfer.

• Will Grigg completes £4million move to Sunderland from Wigan Athletic
• Striker leaves Latics after three-and-a-half years at the DW Stadium
• Grigg scored 65 goals in 150 appearances after signing from Brentford in 2015.

Wigan Athletic can confirm that striker Will Grigg has completed a £4million move to Sky Bet League One side Sunderland, subject to EFL and FA approval. Grigg, 27, has had an incredible three-and-a-half years at the DW Stadium and leaves the club having scored 65 goals in 150 appearances after signing from Brentford in 2015. The Northern Ireland international has enjoyed some memorable moments throughout his three-year stay at the DW, including the winning goal against Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup last season and the title-winning strike at Doncaster Rovers in May.

The club have reluctantly agreed to allow Grigg to move to the Stadium of Light, with manager Paul Cook saying:

“The club desperately wanted to keep Will but this is an offer we simply couldn’t refuse. “This comes with so much emotional attachment because Will is so popular with our supporters and is somebody who has given everyone associated with the club so many great moments during, not just my time as the club’s manager, but throughout his three-and-a-half years at Wigan Athletic.

“We all wish Will the very best for the future.”

Lancs Sport

The Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has chosen Preston to be a training base for the international sporting event, set to take place in two years’ time. The tournament will see England welcome world-class athletes performing on rugby league’s biggest stage, and the city is proud to play such an important role. Excitingly, the Rugby League World Cup 2021 will be one of the most inclusive and diverse sporting events ever hosted in England, promoting the three simultaneous disciplines of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions.

Preston City Council and partners, including the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the Preston Marriott, have combined forces to produce a successful bid for Preston to be a training base for the tournament, which will be held in October and November 2021.

Chief Executive of Rugby League World Cup 2021, Jon Dutton, said:
“Preston City Council along with the University of Central Lancashire and its partners put together an incredibly impressive bid to be a training base during the tournament. The facilities on offer for the teams is fantastic and it’s great to know that the teams will have everything at their disposal to support their performance and make this the best Rugby League World Cup ever.”

The RLWC2013 set new records for economic impact and media reach that organisers predict will be smashed again at England 2021. An expanded event footprint will attract more live spectators, encourage domestic tourism and longer overseas visitor stays, all of which Preston will have the opportunity to engage with through its involvement.

Mayor of Preston, Councillor Trevor Hart, said:
“We are incredibly proud to have been chosen as a host city for a Rugby League World Cup 2021 training camp. Preston is perfectly located for fans and teams to access game locations across England, and has a proven track record with hosting international teams, thanks to the University of Central Lancashire’s state of the art facilities.

“This is a great opportunity for the city and we hope that Prestonians – current and future rugby fans alike – embrace our role in the Rugby League World Cup 2021!”

Councillor Peter Kelly, Cabinet member for culture and leisure for Preston City Council added: “This is fantastic news for Preston. The opportunity to be involved in such a high profile sporting event is a real coup for the city and demonstrates its potential for engaging in sports on a world stage.
“Whether already a Rugby League fan, or yet to see your first match, I hope you embrace the chance to see world-class athletes in Preston and enjoy the whole Rugby League World Cup 2021 experience.”

Dr Adrian Ibbetson, Head of the School of Sport and Wellbeing and Director of Sport at UCLan, said: “We are thrilled to once again play a vital role in the Rugby League World Cup. UCLan Sports Arena boasts professional facilities for teams to prepare for some of the biggest games of their careers. It was a host training venue for the last Rugby League World Cup on home soil in 2013, welcoming both Ireland and Fiji, and I’m sure that whoever we host in 2021 will excite and inspire the local community to really feel a part of this international sporting event.” Ed White, Multi-Property General Manager for Marriott Hotels International said:

“We are delighted to support the city by participating in this partnership that is bringing the Rugby League World Cup 2021 to the city. Preston Marriott Hotel is located just outside the city centre in 11 acres of beautiful countryside and offers customers a perfect base to explore and enjoy comfortable accommodation, extensive leisure facilities and a range of food and drink outlets. We are so proud to be playing an active role in this exciting venture.”

Follow #RLWC2021 to engage with the Rugby League World Cup 2021 build-up and ongoing conversation.

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Leigh Sports Village will host three Rugby League World Cup games in 2021. The Rugby Football League announced the stadiums across the country that will host international teams during the tournament, which will be watched worldwide by an estimated 150 million people across 115 countries.
It will bring 40 squads of elite players to the UK, as well as thousands of overseas supporters, making it the most diverse and inclusive rugby league tournament ever held.

Simon Toon, chief executive of Leigh Sports Village said: “This is absolutely fantastic news for us and we are really proud our stadium has been recognised and chosen for multiple games. “We can’t wait to host thousands of international visitors and show them what Leigh has to offer. “Our stadium, facilities and our passion for the game will certainly help to deliver a successful Rugby League World Cup and we’re sure all who come to LSV will have a great experience.”

Leigh’s successful bid was submitted in July 2018 in collaboration with the other local authorities within Greater Manchester to highlight all that GM has to offer and to showcase how it can work together for the benefit of the city region. The bids were considered individually and Bolton and Trafford were also announced as hosts for the games.

Leader of Wigan Council, Councillor David Molyneux said: “We’re thrilled that Leigh Sports Village has been chosen to host three World Cup matches.
“Not only will this be a fantastic occasion for our residents to be involved with, but the matches will also attract visitors from across the country and the world to our borough and will prove a big boost for our local economy.
“We will make sure the grassroots of the sport benefits from the legacy of the tournament and we will ensure as many people as possible get to be a part of the tournament celebrations in 2021.

“I am extremely disappointed and I can’t understand why Wigan, the home to one of the most famous teams in the world, was not given any games to host throughout the tournament. “I’m sure this feeling is shared among fellow Wigan residents, however, we will of course support Leigh’s fantastic achievement proudly and look forward to the games.”

More than 1 million people are expected to attend the games over the five week tournament, which will be held in October and November 2021.
The tournament will also feature the men’s, women’s and wheelchair games.