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Tax bill increase below 5 %


by Duncan Smith


A RISE of less than 5% is what Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has recommended for its share of council tax bills in 2006.


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AN Ultraframe employee is the first stu­ dent to complete a management postgrad­ uate qualification at Myerscough College. • Jason Neville (36), who has just been pro­


moted to team leader at the Clitheroe-based firm, recently completed the Chartered


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'Management Institute’s Executive Diplo­ ma in Strategic Management, which is equivalent to a postgraduate diploma. This is a landmark for Myerscough Col­


lege’s Rural Business Centre, as he is the first postgraduate student to study at the college.


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tation project based on the Quality Assur­ ance programme at Ultraframe, and his


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employer was so impressed with his work, that this helped him gain a well-deserved promotion. He has been studying for the diploma


part-time for the past 15 months. Jason, of Burnley, who has also complet­


ed a City and Guilds course in floristry at the college, said: “This qualification has been invaluable to my job and has certainly aided my career development.”


; For further information on Business Academy Courses at the Rural Business Centre at Myerscough College please con­ tact Andrew Rimmer on 01995 642222 extension 2401 or log on to the following address: www.myerscough.ac.uk


DISCOVER WHATS IN STORE i;ORYOUITAROTy,|.-2-l..;,


' Although the tax is collected by Ribble Valley Borough Council, the | lion’s share of it goes to county hall, to pay for services such as educa­ tion, social services and the major road network. Lesser amounts go to the borough council, police and fire authorities and parish councils. The county council’s element of


this year’s council tax bill \vill be set at a meeting of the full council on February 16th. The council’s cabinet will present


its budget proposals to that meet­ ing, with a recommendation that its share of council tax should


. increase by no more than 4.9%. Taxpayers could have been hit by


a huge 8.8% rise just to cover price inflation and an increase in demand for county council services, such as social care and care for people with learning difficulties. Inflation is particularly severe for fuel, trans­ port and construction. It meant that cabinet members faced tough choices between social


■ care and the way that the county council conducts business. County Coun. Anne Brown, cab­


inet member for Resources and Per­ formance, said: “The taxpayers of Lancashire need not fear an impo­ sition of 8.8%. “We had a budget settlement


with Whitehall that was slightly better than average. Even so, it was only 2.5% and that means we have to find the money for services from Lancashire residents.


. “We have looked at every area of


spending and have managed to save some money,, which has allowed us to reduce expected council tax bills. There are rising numbers of older people needing support and more of them have dementia and physical disabilities. Improvements in health care also mean that more and more people are living longer. That is good news, but news that adds to social care costs.


“The Audit Commission last'


month rated Lancashire in the top 7% of the 150 authorities assessed in terms of value for money.” Even saving money costs money,


with county councillors budgeting £306,000 on “spend to save” effi­ ciency initiatives.


- They,will target procurement,


electronic tendering and a renewed drive on debt recovery in a bid to slash costs and build income.


Valley plans in the pipeline


A PLANNING application has been submitted to Ribble 'Valley Borough Council for the refurbish­ ment and alterations to existing barn conversion, including con­ struction of new detached garage and closure of existing entrance gate and the creation of new drive and two new field entrances off ■Woodhouse Lane, Slaidburn. I t includes demolition and


rebuilding of stone walls to improve visibility. Installation of new sewage treatment plant/soakaway and new borehole water supply. Comments on the application at


Pages Barn, Woodhouse Lane, (number 0054) must be made to the council by February 17th. Clithcroe: Modification of condi­


tion number four of consent to make planning permission personal to the applicant at 65 Whalley Road (0046). Retrospective appli­ cation for change of use from motor spares outlet to a trade decorating


Hoggs win X Factor!


CLITHEROE farmer Mr Brian Breaks won the “X Fac­ tor prime hogg competition” at Gisburn Auction Marts. His three-quarter Beltex


champion hoggs weighed 43kgs and sold for £66.50 (155p/kg) to private butcher Jeff Mellin, of Nelson. Mr Breaks also sold his third prize hoggs, weighing 52kgs, for £65 (125p/kg) to Mr Stephen Swales, on behalf o f ' Knavesmire Butchers, York.' • Mr Paul Simpson, of


Bolton-by-Bowland, sold his second prize Beltex cross hoggs, weighing 48kgs, for £62 (129p/kg) to Mr Swales. ■ Our picture shows victorious'


Mr Breaks with his champion hoggs. (s)


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centre (re-submission) (0052). Barrow: Proposed conservatory


to rear elevation at 10 Whiteacre Lane (0038). Chipping: The application is for,


the proposed re-instatement of the domestic dwelling part of the origi­ nal structure that has fallen into a


• state of dilapidation and for the surrounding land to be domestic garden, as shown on plans at Cragg House (0306). Clay(on-le-DaIe: Removal of con­


servatory, erection of extension and internal alterations at Middle Hey Cottage, off Ribchester Road (0027). Replacement and enlarge­ ment of an existing conservatory and the replacement of an existing lean-to extension at Brokers Folly, Showley Road (0039). Diinsop Bridge: Covered manure store, cattle housing one and two at


Langden Holme Farm (0042/43/44). Read: Proposed two storey exten­


sion with replacement garage and downstairs toilet at 1 Turner Fold (0035). Ribchester: Proposed replace­


ment plant house on the site of a derelict building at Stydd Nurs­ eries, Stoneygate Lane (0011). Simonslone: Erection of porch at


4 Bank Terrace, Simonsone Lane (0051). Waddinglon: Conservatory exten­


sion with solid roof on west eleva­ tion at Ravelston House, Cross Lane (0016). . West Bradford:-Proposed stables,


yard and open floodlit menage at land at Moorlane Farm (0015)., Whalley:Ground floor extension


at 18 Moor Field (re-submission) (1051). New roof line and new part gable wall with roof lights on front i and rear elevations and one new window in gable wall, to accomo­ date rooms in roof space at 3 Abbey Road (0045). -


Jobs night details


A JOBS night, which aims to provide career advice to young people in the Ribble. Valley, will be staged in March. The event will take place


on Thursday, March 2nd, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Pendle Training in Nether- field Road in Nelson. Around 60 local employ­


ers and organisations will ; be taking part offering jobs.


with training via the- apprenticeship pr°‘ gramme.


_ ■ Vacancy boards, which


include more than 100 jobs that can.be applied for on the night, are also on dis- ’ play during the event. For more information


call 01282 724200 or log : onto www.pendletrain-


ing.co.uk SELECTED LINES


PLUS NEW SPRING L IN ES ARRIVING DAILY AT WATERSHED MILL


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SALE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • COFFEE SHOP • FREE PARKING Valley company


is ‘Food Smart’ CLITHEROE business EC Consultancy Services was among more than 160 North West companies to attend the launch of “Food Smart”. This is the new food safety initiative


from the Asian Busiriess Federation. It was held at the Sanam Restaurant in


Rusholme, Manchester. Delegates received details of the latest


development surrounding the introduc­ tion of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Criti­ cal Control Point) legislation. They were addressed by many of the


leading experts in the field, including Khalid Saifullah, chief executive of the Asian Business Federation, Stephen Airey, head of HACCP, at the Food Stan­ dards Agency, and Nighat Awaan, chief executive of Shere Khan Restaurants. Businesses looking for more informa­


tion on “Food Smart” and the ABF • should call 0845 607 0786 or visit the fol­ lowing: www.enterprise4all.co.uk Pictured from the left are Elie Con-


stantinides, from Clitheroe-based EC Consultancy Services, Coun. Afzal Khan, the Lord Mayor of Manchester, and Zynul Ahmed from the Asian Business Federation, (s)


L.'Call the Newsdesk: 01200422324' Apprenticeships Vandals Strike


VANDALS damaged the wing mirror of a Peugeot 307 saloon towards the end of last week. The car was parked


in Mayfield Avenue, Clitheroe, and £50 of damage was caused. Anyone whocan help


should call Clithcroe police on 443344.


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


www.clitheroetoday.co.uk ‘Fin backing Ming!’ by Duncan Smith


RIBBLE VALLEY Liberal Democrat M E P Chr is D avies, p ic tu re d , has pledged his suppor t for Sir Menzies Campbell to lead the Liberal Democ­ rats.- He said: “I will be backing Ming Camp­


bell for the leadership, of the Liberal Democrats. I have worked with Ming both in the House of Commons and while he has been the party’s Foreign Affairs spokesman and I have been the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament. - “He is a formidable operator, hugely intel­ ligent and authoritative, but also something


• of a radical in a pin-striped suit, as everyone will know who has heard him speak out against injustice and in support of human rights and liberty. “Although I might have been tempted to


look to the new generation of talented younger MPs the Liberal Democrats now possess, I think Ming has the character and


strength to take the party forward. “At 64 he is 20 years younger than when


William Gladstone was last Liberal Prime Minister, so time is still on his side!” Mr Davies said he looked forward to a lively leadership contest in which different


views could be debated-about the future direction of the party. Other leading Liberal Democrats in Rib­


ble Valley also appear to be backing the most senior candidate in the race for the party’s top job. . Coun. Frank Dyson, leader of the Liber­


al-Democrats on Ribble Valley Borough Council, pledged his support, saying: “I will be voting for Sir Menzies Campbell because he is a mature statesman who would make a first class leader of a party which needs galvanising.” More support came from the current Mayor of Ribble Valley, Liberal-Democrat


; Coun. Mary Robinson. She told the Clitheroe Advertiser that she would vote for ‘Ming” because “he has experience and sin­ cerity and will probably make a natural leader”. Voting papers were due to be sent out to


Liberal-Democrat members from Monday, \vith the result expected in March.


Tucked away, a rural lifeline


TUCKED away on the edge of Clitheroe, a Rural Computer Centre is equipping Ribble Val­ ley people with the skills to navigate the information superhighway. Operated by the Northern


Rural Partnership, the centre is based at the Clitheroe Auc­ tion Mart site, on Lincoln Way, and specialises in teaching the “European Computer Driving Licence” (ECDL) qualifica­ tion. Giving a thorough grounding in computing, the ECDL is increasingly sought after by both employers and indmduals alike. The latest two success stories


at the Clitheroe centre are Ali­ cia Fenton and Jackie Knight, who have managed to achieve their NVQ level 1 and 2 ECDL qualifications while working and looking after a young fam­ ily. Finding the time to fit


training into their busy lives was made easier by training at their own pace at the Rural Computer Centre, which strives to be extremely flexible in its approach, tailoring train­ ing to meet indmdual needs. The centre also offers a drop-


in facility so students can go along to look around without obligation, enrol for a course or continue with their studies with full tutor support when they have the time during the. week or on Saturday morning. For more information about


ECDL or other computer courses, contact the Rural Computer Centre c/o Northern Rural Partnership, Ribblesdale Centre, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, BB7 IQD. Tel. 01200 444023. ' Our picture shows Alicia and


Jackie with their ECDL quali­ fications. (s)


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