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Time to face facts I


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T is not surprising that Ribble Val­ ley Borough Council’s housing plans for the borough have figured largely in these columns recently. They are important and I understand the


.fundamentals.


strength of feeling being expressed. However, let’s be quite clear about the .


, ■ : That said, we need to recognise that we i have to operate policy in the real world of ;planning laws and regulations. Fact: We .. are required to. produce a 20-year plan the Core Strategy - to identify num­


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bers and locations of future development based on hard evidence of key indicators that must pass rigorous scrutiny by a plan­ ning inspector. It is not a “wish list” and there is no choice - we have to do it or it will be imposed upon us. On Februa^ 2nd, Ribble Valley Bor­


ough Council’s planning committee reached a decision on the number of properties for the strategy period follow-


preservation of the unique rural nature of our borough - that is a formal part of the council!s stated objectives and any sugges­ tion that there is some hidden agenda to “swamp” the valley with unwanted devel­ opment is utterly ludicrous and .would in any case be political nonsense.


The council is totally committed to the ' A s I S e e l t


by Goun. Stuart Hirst, Deputy Leader of . Ribble Valley


Borough Council


■ A couple of other facts to remember: Of the 4,000 total, 1,800 have already been approved since 2008, leaving only 2,200 for the remaining 16 years and up to 30% of all this development will be affordable housing to help ouryoung people and oth­ er residents to get on the housing ladder. Perhaps the most important point is that


ing nearly two years of public consultation and extensive research by our consultants. Four thousaJnd properties for the borough for 2008 to 2028 is significantly less than most developers wanted to see, but is, we feel, the minimum acceptable iaterms of Government inspection as adequate to en­ sure Ribble Valley remains sustainable.


the eventual adopted strategy, with its in­ tegral deliverable infrastructure plan, will actually enable the council to get a firm handle on future planning applications by , bringing clarity and certainty - preventing


100 years ago


Double Discounts ' at Primrose Mill


lOOOM^ool De.Utjnei Siiipn Roll


to the ground”; “The mill contained 9,704 mule spindles, 1,308 ring spindles, 10 moving and 29 intermediate frames. The damage is estimated at £10,000. The scene was visited on Sunday by thousands of visitors ffom the surrounding districts. It is hoped to re-start the damaged sec­ tion of the mill within a fortnight.”


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Primrose* Mill Carpets Id: 01200 i200(>()


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;ers;’Grpssland Tankers, and is /now Coppeifield Close, t yncle Torri is in the driv­


- soii, of Waddington. Since the door pillar bears the number thf eb,^fesumably Robinson’s ran a few such flatbed lorries,


ing seat'of his milk collection lorry, operated by L. Robin-


;xollecting milk in aluminium chums, or “kitts”, from Ribble Valley’s outlying farms in the days before tanker collections.


have no lights on.itj-perhaps because of.th'e war/butrirdoes have some strange contraption on the cab roof and behind the cab. Was this perhaps an alter-


Uncle Tom’s lorry, seems to


: native fuel system, with petrol ...rationed?


old photographs (as little as 20 ye.ars old) please e-mail them


V? interesting to duncan.smith@eastlanc-


snews.co.uk or send them to The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clithe­ roe, BB7 2EW. Remember to include any details about what or who the photo shows.


the war in its early stages, it shows Catherine’s uncle, Tom Guy, who die in the 1970s. The photograph was taken at Croft Street, off Whalley Road, in Clitheroe. According to Cath- erinerthis was originally the Milk Marketing Board Depot, later Dairy Crest, Dairy Prod- ucteTransport, Massey Tank-


THIS week’s glimpse of the past comes courtesy of Cath­ erine Turner, now living in Waddington but previously a lifelong resident of Clitheroe. Taken in March 1940, with


SOME “good fare” was on offer this week for patrons of the Clitheroe Pal­ ace: “An excellent selection of pictures are shown this week, chief among which is ‘The.Dead Man’s Child’. This picture, which is a powerful drama is reproduced at the request of many. The film has been followed with keen interest by large audi­ ences all week.” • Victoria Mill, Sabden, was “burnt


lookingback 50 years ago


ALDERMAN J. H. Satterthwaite “fa­ ther” of Clitheroe Town Council and the borough’s only surviving freeman, re­ signed after nearly 38 years on the council including 22 as an alderman.


Road, Clitheroe, looked out of his window at midnight he saw two men pushing a car from land near Primrose Garage. Insp. W. Taylor said the police had been greatly


• When Mr George Barker, of Whalley


assisted by Mr Barker’s public-spirited ac­ tion. • Clitheroe Mayor Coun. W. Sharpies


and Col. L. C. King-Wilkinson, of Slaid- burn, took part in the BBC Television programme “Points North” about the clo­


sure of the rail service between Blackburn and Hellifield.


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firm civic'leadership to take us forward with a credible strategy; controlling devel­ opment, yet serving the growing needs of the borough. We must not bury our heads in the sand and pretend we can “get away” with little or no development, which will lead to chaos and stagnation. This is not going to happen.


called “dumping? In this difficult situation we need clear,


current options being considered, includ­ ing large strategic sites such as the Stand- en Estate, Clitheroe will still only have just under 30% of the total properties in the borough - roughly equivalent to its popu­ lation - not 58% as some claim. In 1995 Clitheroe had 28%. Can a rise of 2% over 23 years really be


defensible housing number in the Core Strategy, the inspector will reject it - as has already happened in neighbouring authorities. The borough may then be flooded with planning applications, which could be considered massive overdevelop­ ment and which we would struggle to op­ pose successfully. Surely residents prefer we spent money on services and not on expensive legal appeals? One final point: In 2028, based on the


overdevelopment, not causing it. If we fail to propose a credible and


th a n k s to the combined efforts of Lan­ cashire County Councillor Chris Holtom and the authority’s Principal Engineer Mark Hornby, horse rider warning trian­ gles have been installed at three locations


with the professional approach taken by Snod­ worth Lively Yard and were keen to do all we


and all at LCC.” Coun. Holtom said; “We were very impressed


could to help them promote safe riding on the road.”


HAPPY HACKERS: Horses and riders from Snodworth Livery Yard “test- driving” one of the new signs.


Keith takes on all-comers 25 years ago


CLITHEROE FC this week launched its floodlights appeal: “The bid to raise £20,000 for the lightkat Shawbridge was backed by local firms and individuals who presented cheques at a cheese and wine evening iii the parlour of Clithcroe mayor Coun. James McHie, whose ini­ tiative led to the start-up of the appeal.'’ • “Phenomenal” was the response


from Clitheroe claimants to the free Common Market butter that is being distributed at the Salvation Army HQ in King Lane. There is chance that the free food might extend to bread and cheese. The exercise has gone well with patient and orderly queues, although some had to be turned away after trying to claim butter to which they were not entitled.”


cede three draws at the event organised by Clitheroe Chess Club, with Paul Timson,


CHESS Grandmaster Keith Arkell took on 13 players in a Simultaneous Exhibi­ tion at The Brown Cow; in Chatburn... and remained unbeaten. However, the Grandmaster did con­


THE RIGHT MOVE: Grand­ master Keith Arkeil (left) ponders his next move on one of the 13 boards.


STALE MATE?: No, this chess cake (right) was delicious!


. proving equal to the expert on the day. Special thanks go the the licensees at


Martyn Hamer and Gordon Glover all


The Brown Cow, John and Michelle, for hosting the event, where a hand-made and delicious cake in the shape of a chess board, complete with chocolate chess


The Brown Cow and welcomes playes of all ages and abilities, including complete beginners. For more information or to get involved contact Brendan Brown on 07800830531.


pieces, was enjoyed by all. Clitheroe Chess Club meets regularly at


was a very French affair


and an opportunity for evetyone there to socialise, chat in French and enjoy the excellent food and service at the venue. The event was organised by Paf Mitchell, the group’s secretaiy. The group’s next meeting will


, For more details about the club, which celebrates many ele­ ments of French culture, visit: www.cerclefiribblesdale.co.uk


are most welcome, whatever their level of French.


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be on March 12th at Whalley Ab­ bey’s Great Hall, when Christine Phipps will talk about the work of Guy de Maupassant. It starts at 7-30 p.m. and visitors


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BON VIVEURS: Members of the Cercle Frangais de Ribblesdale enjoy their annual dinner at The Calf s Head, Worston.


MEMBERS of the Cercle Frangais de Ribblesdale held a very enjoyable annual dinner at The Calf s Head at Worston. It was a well attended evening


with Mark Hornby to evaluate the best locations for installing the warning signs! Riders at Snod­ worth Lively are absolutely delighted that LCC have put the signs in place and can now look forward to haclang out this summer knowing * that vehicle drivers have been warned to expect equestrians on the road. “Our very grateful thanks go to Chris, Mark


cashire County Council in support of our cam- paign. “ This was followed up by an on-site meeting


Yard, explained: “We set up a small working party which was attended by Coun. Holtom. We undertook a comprehensive riding and road safety review and submitted our report to Lan- .


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