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■ Valley Matters................................. „..6,7 ■ Letters..................... .....................


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■ Village News....................... 15 to 17 and 45 ■ The Valley........................ starts on page 23 ■ Family Notices............................. 44 and 45 ■ The paper that saves you money............43 ■ Motors Today................... starts on page 48 ■ S p o r t......’......................................... 61-64


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Chief Constable Steven Finnigan and said this would be a “golden opportunity” for him to ■ pass on a raft of specific cases where the pub­ lic either feel “ignored or let down” by the police. Mr Horkin added: “When it comes to crime and policing we are all in this together and 1 need to hear from everyone who has lo­ cal issues about law and order which need to be dealt with.”


feel overlooked, contact me and I will make it a priority,” Mr Horkin has asked for a meeting with


, Mr Horkin is in the running for election as Police and Crime Commissioner when the


public goes to the polls in November. The role has been cremated by the Government as it be­ lieves that the public will be better served by someone who is directly elected.


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Mayor of Clitheroe, said: “If anti-social be­ haviour is ruining your life, you have a com­ plaint about policing, officers appear to be ig­ noring someihing you have reported and you


highlight specific cases in person and has set up a confidential e-mail address at which vic­ tims can send their concerns directly to him. • Mr Horkin, who is also the new Deputy ;


Kevin Horkin. He is promising to act as a go-between to


A RIBBLE Valley businessman who was the first to declare his candidacy for the new post of the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner has sent out an extraordi­ nary public appeal. “Report crime to me,” is the call from Mr


the Chief Constable to account for achieving those targets.


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, 1 imes: The turnout for the recent local elections was very low. There is no place for lethargy or complacency in our society. It’s no good sounding-off from your armchair and yelling at the television when you are dissatis- hed with something.


r i^ t to vote when the election comes round. He told The Clitheroe Advertiser and


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In just six months’ time people will be vot­ ing for the Police and Crime Commissioner.


Every man and woman in Lancashire who worries about crime or thinks the judiciary is duty ”


- it’s your public KEVIN HORKIN .


each force area for a four-year term. Part of the role will include representing those who hve'and work in communities in their force area and identifying policing needs, setting priorities that meet those needs by agreeing a local strategic plan for the force and holding


A single commissioner will be elected for


_Myone who wishes to contact Mr Horkin with issues of crime can e-mail him at:


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^ j ^ victims of crime should report the in­ cident to them in the first instance, whatever the circumstances.


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The spokesman said: “If it is an emergency ring p99. and the non-emergency number is


k f i a n d S A V E ! kevin.policeandcrime@gmaiI.com.


lice and Crime Commissioner, rather than on the force Itself. • Horkin has urged people to use their


Police and Crime Panel, which will primarily consist of representatives of all local authori­ ties in aTorce’s geographical area. The panel IS intended as a check arid balance on the Po­


T^e commissioner will be overseen by a new TYiiliam cawaras, oft Stoke-on-Trent


Queen and the year, 2012. Only 350 of these com- memorative plates have been made, so not evendl of Parhament’s 650 MPs could have one.-


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and^perhaps one day pass it on to their own chil- competition is open to children aged 16 and


not more than 20 words: “I will always rtmembef ? Diamond Jubilee because...”


T lee Plate Competition, Clitheroe Advertiser and dress and the phone number of a parent or guard-


Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2EW. ^ include the entrant’s name, ad-


and entries should be sent to: Jubi- for entries is noon on Thurs-


^men^'* uvingprithin Evans’ Ribble Valley con- To enter, complete the following phrase usine


opened the two-day festival, held at the St Maty’s Centre, Church Street,


1,600 people sample real ales from more than 50 different breweries.


1 1-nn which saw almost


at the seventh annual Clitheroe Beer Festival. Ribble^ Valley MP Nigel Evans


REAL ale drinkers had barrels of fun


have been asked to open the festival My own vocal support of the brewing and pub industries is unwavering and 1 am so pleased to be here today.


sample and I would like to pay tribute to the organisers and volunteers who


have made this festival possible.


times the lorries appeared and also regis­ tration numbers and companies.


Mrs p iy decided to keep a log of all the I Continued from page 1


• the first place!” Mrs Kay said the lorries usually passed


damaged more than once because it is not designed for vehicles of this size. And while repairs are carried out surely tax­ payers’ money should not be spent on this as the bridge should not be damaged in


a zone where vehicles greater than 7.5 tonnes are banned, Mrs Kay claimed she has clocked a number of lorries weighing more than that on several occasions. Mrs Kay added: “The bridge has been


And although the area fall’s within over


through the village at around 8 a.m. and later in the day closer to-3 p.m. when chil­ dren are coming out of school. Investi­ gations carried out by Mrs Kay revealed


to Waddington Fell Quarry. Mrs Kay has contacted local MP Nigel Evans in a bid lor help and he as also contacted Lanca­ shire County Council. _ ,


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Environment for the county council, said' that the matter had been discussed with the police and relevant changes in plan- nmg permissions granted to Waddington Fell quarty had also been investigated to establish if expansion;had taken place in


Jo Turton, Executive Director for the the scope oftheoii-site retail business., the vehicles were travelling


toring the area and regular surveys have been carried out to establish HGV and other vehicle activity in the area includ­ ing the West Bradford Road. Mrs Tur­ ton said a survey will be carried out this


20mph speed limit outside Waddington Primaiy School for during drop off and home times. Mrs Kay’s concerns will also


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RAISING A G U S S : IMP Nigel Evans raises a glass to the Clitheroe Beer Fes­ tival along with organ­ isers of the event, (s)


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appeal to keep Clitheroe’s p i 2 Torchlight plans alight


could be scuppered after an initial­ ly slow response from local people businesses and cirganisations wanN mg to take part in the procession.


event at Clitheroe Town Council and Its Torchlight Committee con­ firmed that the 2012 Torchlight procession - the centrepiece of the town’s celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olym­ pics -will now go ahead on Satur­ day, August 25th. They had feared their plans


has Ignited public interest and support. This week organisers of the


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But following an appeal in this


newspaper three weeks ago there have now been enough applica­ tions or expressions of interest to


ensure thatJhe procession will eo ahead.


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nouncement the Mayor of Glithe- roe. Conn. Allan Knox, said: “It’s great to see the way local people have rallied around the Torch­ light. Over the past few weeks.


can advise on any issues such as nealth and safety. Speaking after this week’s an­


group of dancers or just people dressed up to join in the fun, all procession entries will be welcome. Entry is free and the town council


anyone can enter a float and that It does not have to be on a wagon Any group of friends, neighbours,' workmates, club members or so on can join in, maybe with a deco­ rated car or van, or on foot with a pram, trolley, bicycle or cart. Whether it is a band, a choir, a


Part of that appeal spelt out that


• you have just made an expression of interest then do get your appli­ cation form in as soon as possible as It will help with the Torchlight Committee’s planning.” • For more information about ‘he Clitheroe Torchlight


4U12 visit the town council website ___________ _______________________


424722 or e-mail: clitheroe@bt connect.com


Cheers! 1,600 flocked to beer festival


(ww.chtheroetowncouncil.gov. uk) and click on the Torchlight council on 01200


There is still time for more ap­ plicants to come forward and if


as It has-given all the organisers the confidence they need to go full ahead with their plans.'


application forms and expressions tM interest have been flooding into


he town hall, which is great news


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