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Clitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Classified) NOTICEBOARD


Valley Matters Planning is not personal


a weekly look at local issues; people and places H


OMEBASE, the DIY superstore, could be coming to Clitheroe, and it seems to be causing quite a stir.


A planning application relating to the


Eectella site, at Queensway, was submitted to Ribble Valley Borougli Council for a 3,000 square metre DIY store, plus a gar­ den centre and car parking. It was subse­ quently withdrawn, but we understand this is only to'make a few minor amendments before a revised application is submitted. Objectors to the proposed store were


quick to voice their concerns, in particular the fear that the arrival of a national “giant” will kill off our local, smaller stores, many of which have provided good service for generations. Last week we also ran a reader’s letter


which addressed many of those fears and argued that, in fact, Homebase could be good for Clitheroe and the local economy, bringing more visitors in and lessening the need for those already here to shop else­ where. Whatever your views, debate is rife, but


there is one bit of this story - and many others concerning planning matters - which should be addressed. I t is the assumption that Ribble Valley Borough Councillors can approve or scupper the scheme based on what they want to see happen. One of our letter writers asked ; “Have


the Ribble Valley Borough Council gone mad? Are they stupid?”, as if the council


upholstery 100 years ago


SUPPORTERS of Clitheroe Central Football Club were called upon to help the club after the release of their financial report showed a loss of £12 for the last season. The club chairman asked fans to contribute towards footing the bill. • Concern grew among farmers in the


area after a hen owned by a Padiham man had laid an unusual egg. One half was oval and the other was fiat. 0 Dr Williams’ “amazing pink pills”


were being advertised. The medication, which was available to buy, said it helped men regain full health and strength quick­ ly. It was also claimed by the doctor that the pills could cure bile and kidney dis­ ease. 0 Players in the Whalley team


remained top of the Ribblesdale Cricket league, while Clitheroe maintained sev­ enth position. ■


As I see i t . . by Duncan Smith


had dreamt up the scheme or invited the application. The truth is that our council’s planning


committee will come to a decision on the Homebase application, if and when it is re­ submitted, but they must do so within the guidelines set out for them. They must play by the rules of the planning process. That process assumes that anyone is


entitled to build anything unless there are valid planning grounds to refuse permis­ sion. 'Those planning grounds are clearly set out and must be quoted as reasons for refusing planning permission. There are lots of them, ranging from unsuitable building materials to inadequate access and a detrimental impact on the amenity of the area. To some extent they are open to interpretation, leading to lengthy debates at planning meetings. But they definitely do not include such


reasons as “we don’t want it in Clitheroe” or “if it comes, our small shopkeepers will suffer”. These are valid concerns, but they are not valid grounds to support a refusal of planning permission. I have reported many planning meetings


LOOKING BACK 50 years ago


CLITHEROE was on the air-waves for a BBC programme, “A Summer Outing”. Broadcasters had spent time in the town interviewing local people and gaining information for the programme. 0 Fomer MP Mr Assheton, of Down-


ham, had been awarded the title Lord Clitheroe of Downham after being includ­ ed in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The son of the then squire of Downham, Sir Ralph Assheton and Lady Assheton, he had been created a Baron after serving 21 years in the House of Commons. 0 Extensions to the Central Mainte­


nance Depot at Croft Street, Clitheroe had neared completion and 300 vehicles situated in the North West of England were expected to visit on a regular basis. 0 Former Clitheroe resident Mr W.


Thomber stood as a candidate in the West Riding County Council by-election.


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beaten Australia twice within a week. The British Lions rugby


I


. team play New Zealand in the first test on Saturday and it is the beginning of Wimbledon fortnight. At the risk of alienat­ ing those of you who can’t stand sport, for a fanatic like me these are exciting times. . However, there is a downside


T is that time of year again and I can hardly believe it. England’s cricket team have


where councillors have found themselves in the invidious position of having to approve a planning application which they do not want or like, but for which there are no valid grounds for refusal. They know that they will be lambasted for their decision, but have no other option. They have to work within the guidelines


set out by the Government, and if those guidelines say a plan is OK, then it should be approved, whatever the councillors’ own views. Objectors often say they should refuse


permission anjnvay, stand their ground and tell the Government where to go! But when an application is refused by


the council, the applicant can appeal directly to the Government, which will send a qualified Planning Inspector to investigate.


_ . If the inspector believes there were insuf­


ficient grounds for refusal, he or she will overturn the decision. Furthermore, if the inspector believes the council was reckless in refusing permission - turning down a scheme without a leg to stand on - he or she can award costs to the applicant. They can run into tens of thousands, and that is your Council Tax! So if the Homebase application does


come back, try to put yourselves in the shoes of those councillors who have the unenviable task of making that decision. And remember this - planning approval doesn’t always mean personal approval.


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Legal eagle Rachel celebrates her career dream coming true


A SOLICITOR from the Ribble Valley is c e le b ra tin g a f te r achieving her professional dream. Rachel Herman, of Chatburn,


has been made a full equity partner at the Watson Ramsbottom Part­ nership, which has offices in Black­ burn, Darwen and Great Harwood. The 32-year-old (pictured), a for­


mer pupil of St Christopher’s High School, said she was delighted with the promotion, especially as she is the only female partner out of a team of six at the long-established practice. “I t is very pleasing because it is


what I have been working for through all my career,” commented Rachel. "I always wanted to reach part­ ner status, take on responsibility


and be totally involved in the firm rather than just working for it." Rachel, who has been with the


company for the past 10 years, studied at Manchester University and Chester Law College before entering the profession. Responsible for the running of


the practice’s Domestic Violence Department, Rachel said her aim was to expand the family depart­ ment in an effort to help more domestic ■violence ■victims. She also carries out voluntary


work with groups such as Black- bum and District Women's Aid, the Hyndburn/Ribble Valley Domestic Violence Project and the Rossendale Domestic Violence Pro­ ject. In addition, Rachel trains mag­


istrates to make them more aware of domestic violence issues, (s)


Is yours the most family-friendly company around?


IS your company the UK’s most family- friendly firm? Companies in the Ribble Valley are being


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invited to compete for the title of the UK’s most family friendly business. The competition is being organised by


25 years ago


PRCPCSALS to build a new “high class” restaurant in Langho were approved by Ribble Valley Council’s Development Sub-Committee. The plans, which intend­ ed to convert an empty house at “North- cote” oh Northcote Lane, into a hotel and restaurant were given the go-ahead at the recent meeting. 0 Whalley Church Players performed


an open-air production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The Shakespearean fan­ tasy, enjoyed by more than 1,000 people, was held in the setting of Whalley Abbey. 0 Elderly residents from Clitheroe’s


Garnett Road housing estate had their hopes quashed after their campaign for a community centre failed. The idea, which was rejected by the Housing Committee of Ribble Valley Council, was turned down despite a 200-strong petition in favour of it.


I am a winner!


to being a sportsman and it is this. Sometimes you lose. Yes, it is fantastic that England have won three matches in a row, but as they say, “one swallow does not make a summer”. The British rugby team is going to face much stiffer opposition as they meet the All Blacks. Let’s face it, the whole nation has yet to see Henman lift that elusive trophy. By the end of the sum­ mer I may be very disappointed


because the sportsmen have failed and let me down.


But it is not just the sports­


men that may let me down. If I am honest, I let myself down. I think, speak and act in wrong ways. I fail to live up to the stan­ dards that I set other people. In short, I am a loser.


The Bible says that all of us


have fallen short. But the Bible goes on to say that the free gift of God is eternal life through


Jesus Christ. What I cannot do, no matter how hard I try or practise, God has already done for me. The Christian belief is clear. God has won the victory, not over some temporal team, but over death itself. And the trophy that is mine is God’s pres­ ence with me daily, purpose in my life today and life everlast­ ing. In short, I am a winner.


REV. MARK PICKETT, St James’ Church, Clitheroe


the NSPCC to recognise the achievements of employers who help parents juggle busy working lives with caring for their children. The NSPCC Family Friendly Award is


open to companies of all sizes and from all sectors. Successful examples from last year’s win­


Do you know where this was


taken? MEMBERS of Whalley Bowl­ ing Club are appealing for infor­ mation on the location of this picture. They are keen to find out if


anyone recognises the men and the team they played for. The names of the men, from


the back row are: (L to R) Jack Parker, Silas Moore, Jack Den- ley,' Jim Walker, Jack Grime, Albert Hargreaves, John W. Dobson, Jim Wood, Noah Exton, Amos Hindle. Middle row: (L to R) Alfred Cam, name not known, Jim


Newman, Sam Howarth, Sam Hayhurst, David Dugdale, William Day. Front row:


William Baron, Sam Ryde- heard, William Exton. Anyone with information


Top post for surveyor Charles


A WADDINGTON resident has been appointed to the commercial team of property specialist Knight Frank. Charles Ardern (31), is to work as


part of the valuations team. Mr Ardern will also be working with


Knight Frank’s head of rating in the North West, Martin Howard. Together they will be building up


the company's ratings business throughout the region. Previously employed as a surveyor


for Gerald Eve, Mr Ardern is married to Jo and has an 18-month-old son, Max. Born in Clitheroe and a graduate of


estate management, he,enjoys moun­ tain biking, jogging and skiing.


about this photograph should please contact Mrs Holden on 01254822737. (s)


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ners included up to 15 days compassionate leave if children or their parents are sick, as well as flexible working to allow parents to attend school events. Dr Jan Hartley, the NSPCC’s business


adviser for Ribble Valley, said: "Providing flexible work-life options not only take the pressure off families, it makes good busi­ ness sense too. The NSPCC Family Friendly Award is a chance for employers to highlight their creative work-life bal­ ance. “We have invited young people to join


the judging panel this year to collate their views on what would be the best family- friendly policies and they will be able to comment on what really works for them." , The NSPCC Family Friendly Award is


a category in the Employer of the Year Awards 2005, organised by the charity Working Families. Companies can enter by registering


online at www.workingfamilies.org.uk. The closing date for registration is July 29th. The winner will be announced at a ceremo­ ny in London in December.


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