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THE man at the helm of a vision­ ary campaign to put self-determi­ nation in the hands of Ribble Valley residents — that’s Ozzie Hopkins. Mr Hopkins is chief


executive of the Rib­ ble Valley Council, which is currently go ing all out to s e c u r e u ni t a r y authority status for


the area. Since being appointed to his post four years ago, Mr Hopkins — with lit­ tle ado — has proved that user-friendly and efficient local govern­ ment is his aim.


He believes that the Rib- Special report by Theresa Robson


He said: “I have a vision of a new authority that would b r in g local government right to the p e o p l e , w h e r e i t belongs. I think the Rib­ ble Valley could be the model for such an authority.”


ble Valley, as a unitary authority, is the best option for providing local people with pre­ cisely that.


Mr Hopkins recognises that his campaign’ s trump card, if har­ nessed, is the type of Ribble Valley commu­ nity spirit that ousted the community charge.


He said: “We recognise that the community sp irit here is very strong. In fact, a recent


Mr Hopkins has chal­ lenged in no uncertain terms the notion that the Ribble Valley is too small to “go it alone” in local government.


MORI poll proved this. People feel strongly about their identity.”


He said: “The assumption that the Ribble Valley is too small to run its own show is based on an old-


fashioned belief that coun­ cils should provide ser­ vices themselves.


“ But as a u n ita r y authority we would see our role as making sure those services were available, not necessar­ ily providing them all. We wouldn’t see our­ selves as an authority with an army of advisers


Storm of protest at four-way split plan for borough


RECOMMENDATIONS to split the Ribble Valley four ways in the Lancashire unitary authority race unleashed a storm of protest at a


Policy and Resources Committee meeting. Members were united in lots of people fancy little


their vehement opposition to the proposals, put forward by the Lancashire Association of District Councils, and vowed to fight on for an intact Rib- ble V a l le y u n ita ry authority.


But, however unfavour­


able, the recommendations brought home the point that the Ribble Valley was vulnerable and that alter­ natives should be con­ sidered. As a result, an urgent meeting o f the Statutory Steering Group is to be convened to look at other options.


Council leader Bill


Fleming led the charge, emphasising the fact that the Ribble Valley was a special case and that the high level of community identity locally was a cru­ cial advantage. “ This indeed comes


across as a political carv­ ing up — I might even say butchery,” Coun. Fleming said. “The problem is that


bits of the Ribble Valley. “ I think we are now


entering the start of the battle proper. The gloves are off and we have got to first and foremost look after the Ribble Valley. We are determined to see Ribble Valley continue in one piece, not be chopped


into pieces.” Coun. Fleming also


Democrats Coun. Howel Jones tried to reassure fel­ low members that the LADC recommendations carried a limited amount of weight. “ We were given to


noted that it had been sug­ gested Ribble Valley resi­ dents send the Local Government Review Com­ mission Christmas cards marked “From the Centre of the Kingdom.” Leader of the Liberal


understand that the com­ mission is not really into the business of carving up. It is not carnivorous the way the LADC is. It is going for the building


block process,” he said. He urged members to


reconsider their second choice of an enhanced Rib­ ble Valley authority, pointing out that then they would be guilty of trying to take bits from other areas. Coun. Frank Dyson


Kate Hodkinson (Lon- gridge) expressed her con­ cern that Longridge could become the “ sacrificial lamb” and allowed to go into Preston, so that the Ribble Valley could merge with Craven. Coun. Bert Jones (Clith­


(Clitheroe) said members should replace the second option with the much-de­ bated possibility o f a merger with Craven. Deputy mayor Coun.


eroe) said the council had to determine whether the Government was inter ested in small unitary authorities or simply in playing the “ numbers game,” in which case the Ribble Valley would not have a prayer.


Damaged bus out of action


A DOUBLE decker bus taking children from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School to the Padiham area was taken out of service following an incident


last week. Managing director of


Burnley and Pendle Transport Co. Ltd Mr Bill Jelpke said that damage to the upper deck was caused by seats being “ thrown about.” The following trip


had to be cancelled which, he said, had inconven­ ienced many people. Mr Jelpke said the cost


of the damage had not been estimated, but loss of seats on the following trip would have to be taken into account. Mr Stuart Holt, head­


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master of Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, said that the school had canned out thorough investigation


into the alleged incident. A deputy head from the


school had joined the bus the following day and taken names of all the stu­ dents using the service. Those students attended a meeting on Friday morn­ ing and, afterwards, the school was satisfied that the bus was in the same condition when the last pupil alighted in Padiham as it was when it arrived at the school. Mr Holt said he had


spoken to the company fol­ lowing Friday’s meeting. Mr Jelpke told the Advertiser and Times”


that it appeared the com­ pany was “not going to get to the bottom” of the incident.


His rationale can be observed in Los Altos, a small community he visited in America, which has a socio-eco­ nomic make-up similar to that of the Ribble Valley’s.


and workers, but as an authority with brokers and mediators.”


as I am concerned it can be done here.”


Another of Ozzie’s bug­ bears is bureaucracy, which he believes has put local government out of the reach of those it is su p p o s e d to represent.


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He said: “Los Altos has a 27,000 population. That is nearly half the size of the Ribble Val­ ley, yet it even runs its owm police force and fire service, let alone all the services we provide.”


He added: “The socio-eco­ nomic make-up of Los Altos is not much differ­ ent than the Ribble Val­ ley’s. If it can be done in the States, then as far


He said: “Seventy per cent of agendas are con­ cerned with bureau­ cracy; that is how we do what we are supposed to be doing. But if people want help, they want it now. They want to be able to walk into council offices and know officers by name. I like to think that’s what they can do here.”


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The Ribble Valley as a blueprint for tomorrow’s


political world? Who knows, but with Ozzie at the helm the area might


just be on course for uni­ tary authority status after all.


End of an era for judiciary


LOCAL publicans,' solicitors ami police gath­ ered at Clitheroe Magistrates’ Court on Mon­ day for the last Brewster Session to be held in


the Ribble Valley. Although most of the


business at hand con­ cerned routine licensing matters, the session marked the end of an era


in local judicial history. Presiding magistrate Mr


Peter Reed summed up the sentiments o f his colleagues. "This will be the last


H A N CO C K S — HANSON


Music by a brass quintet was a feature ol the wed­ ding at Clitheroe Parish Church of Miss Elizabeth Jane Hanson and Mr Matthew James Hancocks. The bride, a graduate recruitment and training


officer with Lucas Industries pic, is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. Hanson, of Green Drive.


Clitheroe. The bridegroom, a technical manager with Lucas .


Engineering and Systems, is the younger son of Mi­ ami Mrs A. J. Hancocks, of Ludgate Avenue,


Kidderminster. The bride, given away by her father, wore a bal-


lorinu-length gown of ivory lace, with a ehillon skirt and a short veil. She had Singapore orchids in her hair and carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses


and lilac freesia. Bridesmaids Amanda Gibbs and Diane Read wore


ivory dresses with a floral pattern in pink and lilac. Their hair was styled with French plaits decorated with Singapore orchids and they wore long ivory


gloves. Three-year-old Jennifer Lucy Holgate was the


flower girl, wearing a lilac dress and carrying a bas­


ket of cream and lilac flowers. Best man was Mr Chris Goddard and groomsman


was Mr Simon Heywood. Ushers were Mr Nick Hanson, the bride’s brother, and Mr Mark Hancocks,


the bridegroom’s brother. The Holborn Brass Quintet, of Stourbridge, accom­


panied church organist Mr Michael Pain and a solo. “ I (lanced in the morning,” was sung by Miss Sally


Coates. After the ceremony, performed by the vicar, the


Rev. Anthony Roberts, a reception was held at Northcote Manor, Langhn. The couple, who left for a honeymoon in the Lake District, are to live in Dor-


ridge, Solihull, West Midlands. Photograph: Paul Brown, Clitheroe.


Planning in the pipeline


AN application for 22 two-bed- rooineu semi-detached starter homes on land off Kirkmoor Hoad, Clitheroe, for St Vin­ cent’s Housing Association, is among the latest plans lodged with the Hibble Valley Council’s Planning and Development Committee (07(58). Others include: Clitheroe: Extension of exist­


ing lounge and dining room at 55(5 Turner Street (07(50). Hear single-storey extension


at 1(5 Eastmoor Drive (0772). Conversion o f f irs t- f loor


offices to fiat and construction of new access steps externally


(listed building application) at 21


Church Street (07755). Erection of industrial building


at Plot (’>. Salthill Industrial


room and garage at 115 Chat- burn Hoad (0775).


Bolton-by-Bo\vl;mcl: Con­


struction of conservatory (listed building application) to rear of 10 Main Street (0771). \Vhalley: Extension ami


alterations to dwelling and shop at 7(5 Siitton Hoad (077(5). B i 1 1 in g to n : T w o -s to re y


e x t e l is io n and a l te r a t io n s (resubmission) at 22 Walmesley Brow (077N). Conversion of single-storey


barn to dwelling at Whittle Hall Farm, Old Nab Hoad (0770). Sahden: Kitchen and bedroom


extension at HI Wesley Street (0781).


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Estate, IJpbrooks (077-1). Extension to provide utility


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Santa’s shopping by rail package proves popular


IT says “special” on the front of the train and for hundreds of children and adults on Saturday, Ribble Valley Rail again pro­ vided an excellent Christmas treat.


Three Santa Specials came into Clitheroe and


three went out — all absolutely packed. The local rail enthusiasts have come up with a


winner this year and on Saturday, among the pas­ sengers, was Regional Railways North West mar­ keting manager Mr Steve Cornish, one of the local pressure group’s biggest fans, who was absolutely delighted with what he saw.


The trains, which will be running again on


December 11th and 18th, have been sponsored by Castle Cement and supported by East Lancashire Newspapers, the parent company of the “Clith­ eroe Advertiser and Times.”


Said Ribble Valley Rail chairman Mr Peter


Moore: “People had a superb day out. We have had people on the trains who have never been to Clitheroe before and on the return journey they said it was a wonderful place and they will cer­ tainly be back again.


“Regional Rail’s Preston crews have been bril­


liant and one passenger enjoyed himself so much that on the way back Tie gave a contribution to our funds.”


The coaches were again festively decorated and


with mince pies and sherry for the adults and gifts from Santa Claus for the children, it was another day to remember, not just for the passengers, but for Ribble Valley Rail volunteers too.


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transfer session to he held in this courthouse. We wish that it could have been otherwise,” Mr Reed said. “ I have sat on this licensing bench for 2(i years. “During all that time I


have found the relation­ ship between the Bench, police and you, the licens­ ees, to be excellent.” Solicitor Mr John Lum-


colleagues. I am only too sorry that this will be the last licensing session for what has been an excellent court," he said. While the Clitheroe


Bench will continue to hear court cases until December 23rd, the next licensing session will be held at Keedley Magis­ trates’ Court, where local matters are being dealt wi t h on Thu rsday s between January and April. Subsequently, the Rib­


ble Valley Petty Sessional Division will cease and the judicial work of the area will be divided between Preston, Blackburn and Burnley.


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