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OUR final Class of 2003 photo- reception class disappeared from graph features pupils from St our photographic grid and, as a Michael and St John’s RC Prima- result, we apologise to all those ry.School in Clitheroe'. Unfortu- who have been waiting for this nately, the gremlins crept into our picture to appear, system. St Michael and St John's We have teamed up with the


Grand Cinema to offer one child a family ticket, for two adults and two children, to see a film of their choice. If your child’s face is ringed in the picture, contact our promotions department on 01282


426161 to claim your prize. To order a copy of the photograph contact our front counter at 3 King Street, Clitheroe, with the reference number, the date of pub­ lication and the page number.


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at audit comments ANOTHER Government-imposed “best value” inspection has criticised a


Ribble Valley Borough Council service. Arid, as in several previous cases, the


council is unhappy with some of the points inade. Officials allege “disappointing” fea­


tures of the process.; v ,. Sport and leisure services were put under; the spotlight by two inspectors from the Audit


Commission. A meeting of the council’s Overview and Scrutiny (Resources) Committee discussed


the situation. Evidence of improvement has not been


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given adequate weight by the inspectors, claimed a report to councillors from borough leisure and tourism manager Mr Chris Hugh­ es.


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He suggested that the commission knew that the council was itself looking at the ser­


’of the points identified by this review. ^. H is Iy: “We felt we were victims of timing brought r


vices as part of a wider review. The inspectors’ acHon plan largely mirrored most; if not all,


about through poor communications within the Audit Commission,” said Mr Hughes., In suggesting an action plan, the inspectors failed to recognise how such a narrow focus on part of the service might affect the broader plan emerging from the council’s review. The inspectors gave sport and leisure ser­


vices one star, whereas the council felt it deserved two. More importantly, emphasised Mr Hughes, the council sees promising prospects for improvement against the inspec­ tors’ “uncertain” ories judgment. Several key criticisms by the inspectors


were made against facts and figures presented to them, suggested Mr Hughes. “There is a wealth of evidence available to


demonstrate very clearly that this council has taken giant strides forward in recent months," he said, adding that comparisons with similar


■authorities showed that Ribble Valley provid­ ed a good service. Among the issues the visitors saw as under­


mining the council’s ability to achieve improvements were limited challenges being made to existing methods; no clear focus on priorities; no structured approach to obtain the views of users and the reasons why people who were not users made that choice; too few links between service and financial planning and a short-term approach to revenue budget­ ing; staff morale issues regarding job evalua­ tion and pay grading; and the collection of only limited user information. The inspectors suggested a “customer’s


charter” and more efforts to identify ways of getting more people to use the services. They acknowledged that there was a good range of opportunities within leisure services and that numbers were increasing. The council worked well with partner providers and, apart from


particular points, had a generally enthusiastic staff.


Clitheroe auction prices


THE decline in sheep numbers has had a ben­ eficial effect on prices at Clitheroe Auction Mart. ■ On Tuesday March 11th, the overall aver­


age was lifted to a healthy 113p per kilogram, with the best hoggs making more than 130p. Prices were: Premium hoggs(32kg) to


121p/kg (ave 115p/kg); premium hoggs (32.1 - 39kg) to 132p (121p); premium hoggs (39.1 - 45.5kg) to 132p.(117p); prime hoggs (32kg) to 112p (108p); prime hoggs (32.1 - 39kg) to 118p (llOp); prime hoggs ( 39.5 - 45.5kg) to 120p ( 112p); heavies ( 46kg plus) to 112.5p (106p); overweights to 105p; mule Texel ewes to £81.47 (£32); rams to £51 (£31). There were a few more cattle evident, yet


more are required. - Heavy Holstein/Friesian bulls made to 81p


per kilogram, averaging 73.5p per kilogram. Other cattle prices were: premium bulls to


l l lp ; prime bulls to 104p (98p); prime heifers '97p (92p); commercial bulls 81p (73.5p). Calves: Simmental bulls to £155, Simmen- tal heifers to £42. '


’ Extended road closure


THE temporary closure of the C546 Northcote Road, Langho, has been extended until March 23rd/^v ; ; The closure is in place to allow resurfac­ ing work to be carried out and covers the C456 Northcote Road from the A59 Longsight Road to U22824 Old Langho Road - approximately!,388 metres. An alternative route is available via'A59 Longsight Road, U5011 Chapel Lane and U22834 Old Langho Road and vice versa.


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by Tim Procter


THE building of 24 apartn the bus depot off Pimlicol Clitheroe, would be far bet nearby residents than put back into use as a vehicle gt)


complex, councillors heard, f The Ribble Valley Borough I


Planning and Development Col followed an officials' recommend approve a plan for one three-std one two-storey block on the da when it has been demolished. I Final formalities are to be col


after the signing of an agreemenl binding the developers to providl for recreational facilities.


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