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P lan for review of wards and councillor ratio


"SUBSTANTIAL changes” would be needed if the Ribble Valley's elector-councillor ratios were to be equalised ward for ward. ‘ The Local Government


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bers of the party. (260798/07/22)


Windfall for council from land sale


''£160,000 in spendable'3 c


A LARGE windfall,is coming the way of Ribble Valley Borough Council -


a s h ! c - The money is from the


sale of building land next to Littlemoor Close, Sab-


den. Planning permission was


finally granted for it sever­ al months ago and now a Keighley firm has won a tender battle for purchase with a bid of £320,250. The council can actually


spend half the money straight away, with the rest


helping to repay loans. Discussions will now


start on the most effective way of using the windfall. The tender figure has


been approved by the Dis­ trict Valuer, as required by the regulations.


They set off from the vil­


Extra money to boost tourism promotions


by Tim Procter


Sawley Bridge. Chairman Mr Bill Wil­


NEW tourism officer Miss Jane Silvester has come up with several ideas to strengthen the pro­ motion of the Ribble Valley. They will help raise the whilst there is limited


area's profile in elite national publications on one hand and persuade people visiting friends and relatives in the area to spend more on the


other. And members of the


council's Community Committee were so


impressed by the ideas that they voted to increase next


, year's budget by more than th a t "carefuilynt ‘a’rg:eted - ,M is s S i ly e s te r :(p i-ctUred);i !'-jj"gCj.':^1'a 5 j :^ ora'0,(;jo n a i:,,


scope for marketing activi­ ty to increase the numbers, there is an opportunity for getting more business from existing trips. Residents are more likely to act as ambassadors for the area if they are well informed, particularly if theyrealise that, by doing so, they are themselves helping to reduce visitor pressure." Miss Silvester believes


,ckp£ Director of Commer- . activities" would be worth- -; 'ciaF Ser vices Mr'T'Johno l abile arid suggested'that a-1 Heap suggested.


personally to the meeting, she said she felt that the £13,240 in the council's budget for tourism was "very small" - and suggest­ ed that next year the sum be increased by between £5,000 and £10,000. She emphasised the


In a report presented n I b n - studeritr on placement? as a" -----


one-off project could estab­ lish a suitable database to help capitalise on people visiting relatives and


friends. She pointed out. tha t


importance of the VFR aspect of local tourism. "The visiting friends and


small exhibitions in local shops, attractions and libraries all help with the dissemination of informa­ tion process. "We recently held a


relatives market is very valuable and can play a key role in visitor manage­ ment by directing people to lesser known areas of the Ribble Valley," wrote Miss Silvester. "This activity needs to involve residents and,


year. Most, including the Rib-


• ble Valley's, have not been examined since the 1974 re- . organisation, said a report to last night's Parish Coun­ cil Liaison Committee. It was only to be expected that, for instance, council-, lor-elector ratios had altered because of popula­ tion changes. ■ The overall figure, divid­


ing the number of council­ lors into the number of electors, is one per 1,080. But there are variations


in different parts of the valley and the report sug- gests that the Local Gov­ ernment Commission will not be happy with wards offering more than 20 per cent variation in the figure. However, any action will, not be for some time and may be influenced by other, Government ideas such as a move to annual elections. There, is also-to be a


night's meeting included figures showing representa­


The report.- for,'last


tion ratios. They illustrat­ ed the problems discussed


tions. Bowland, Newton and


in the report of keeping fig­ ures level across widely dif­ fering urban and rural


areas and sparse popula­


Slaidbum is best represent­ ed — 694 electors share a councillor. Alston has the worst ratio, with only two councillors for 2,816 voters. In Clitheroe, the Edis-


ford, Low Moor and Trini­ ty ward and the Grammar School v/ard have almost identical voter numbers, giving a ratio of one to 1,256.


and Ribblesdale 987. A tolerance of 10 per


St James' has 886 each, '


cent from the whole coun­ cil average gives a figure between 972 and 1,188 vot­ ers per councillor, which applies to only half the 24 wards in the Ribble Valley. •In fact, four of them are


review of constituency boundaries for the whole country, but this will take years to complete.


outside the 20 per cent tol­ erance, which the report suggests may be unaccept­ able to the Local Govern­ ment Commission. It is not known when it will arrive in Clitheroe.


Try not to bo so hard on those around you, especially if they arc new in the workplace. There appears to be a rather perfectionist mood about you that could , land you an unsavoury reputation if you use it on the wrong person.


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TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21


-'THis ts'a grearweek to do a business deal as you. should, be able ■ to talk to'cVenthcmost stubborn of.sinns.inio seeing filings; ■your.way...-Watch:out.for-a lov-ed one becoming jealous on


Tuesday, your, best;bct;rcaUy, will.be to playitdoyjfn,', .. ........ « r -T = * e = i i WE* y - g s


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small information promo­ tion at Booths, Clitheroe, which was very successful and well received. Several local companies have also agreed to meet and discuss marketing initiatives that may be of mutual benefit.” Miss Silvester believes


who you may meet! HHjs IER


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The moon is in your opposite sign of capricorn and to be quite frank you should warn loved ones to run for cover. I m not


saying that your mood is unpredictable, but lets just say this is _. __itma in «icV


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GEMINI May 22 - Jun 21


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that money still needs to be spent on advertising locally, but she gave a list of national publications she felt would be worth adver­ tising in. The magazines of the


RSPB, the National Trust, and the Royal Horticultur­ al Society were included, as well as Trout and Salmon, Lady Magazine, and Mature Tymes. Miss Silvester conceded tha t advertising rates were par­ ticularly high for some of these because they are sub­ scription only. "However, the sub­


tomers who fit the council's ideal target visitor require­ ment," she emphasised. "By directing advertise­ ments at interest-led mag­ azines, the mass market appeal is eliminated and our sustainability ideals are achieved in the


process." Specialist exhibitions


scribers are also the low- volume, high-spend cus-


and other events akin to the tourist market could be attended, especially as the council now has its own stand, suggested Miss Sil­ vester. She quoted the Bike Show, which has a tourism section. This would be in addi­ tion to the present activi­


. report, but did not think; th a t even the suggested budget was enough. He proposed that next


year's figure be increased by between £10,000 and £15,000. This was voted through.


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Marathon cycle ride raises £2,300 for Ribble Valley group for diabetes research


HERE are five local cyclists pictured at John O'Groats at the end of a marathon charity cycle


ride. They had completed 890


miles from Lands End to help medical research. "We were very grateful


for all the support people gave us," said organiser Jason Brown (pictured top


left). Mr Brown is an insulin


diabetic and hoped that the ride would raise £1,000 for more work into the / causes and treatment of the disease. In fact, with help from sponsors, it made £2,370. ■


the team, 3MNeotechnic, Clitheroe, provided the; back-up van and there was also help from Mr Alan; Beecroft, of Clitheroe Auc-: tion Mart, and ASDA, Blackburn. Colleague Mr Derek


The employers of four of:: - . /


£200. There were also raf­ fle proceeds from the,. Brown Cow, Clitheroe, where the presentation was,


held. Mr Brown and col­


. Smith ran a competition as ; part of his retirement farewell and this raised


leagues handed the cheque . , to officials of the Ribble Valley Diabetic Group,


who5thanked«them for; their efforts. The other other riders;


were Paul Wilson (top right) and (from the left at ; the front) Eamon Boyle,; Wayne Taylor and Mark; Loynd..:


ties at more obvious events such as travel trade ones | and local agricultural shows. Continued member­ ship of the North West Tourist Board and initia-.. tives such ,as the Lan­ cashire Witches Trail is included in the programme suggested. Coun. John Travis said he was pleased with the


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SCORPIO Oct 2 4 -Nov 22


Finances may have to be spent on the home as some sort of a domestic problem demands your hard earned cash. .-Don’t


■ worry scotpio, it may hurt now but you’re sure to be glad of your outlay in the long run.


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Business dealings are not what they seem and it is imperative that you do not agree to an impulse offer or you could find yourself committed to something you’ll regret. If what you are being offered is above board it will still be around next week!


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CAPRICORN Dec 2 2 -Jan 19


Arguments that you have this week are not as bad as they may seem The truth is you have been needing to let off some steam for some time and a face to face is probably what you have . needed all along.. Cash matters prove pleasing midweek. V


AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 19


’ No matter how hard you try you just don't seem to be able to'


-get yourself noticed by the person on your mind. Everyone else .is noticing you though and it may be time to use your . efforts on someone who will actually appreciate them. ,


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.Fresh, starts* are inThe pipeline for you,-.51 If family, do not approve of the new ideas you are having then they will simply; have to get used to it. vThis is your, life and the plans you are., ^making are sure to make you happy; so go ahead plsres,',',; ;


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