Robbie MacDonald

2 days ago | bbc.com | Robbie MacDonald

Dog walker rules could be toughened, council toldRobbie MacDonaldLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCRossendale Council has been asked to consider extending dog controlDog walkers in a Lancashire borough could face new rules including tighter limits on the number of dogs that can be exercised outdoors at the same time. A report prepared for Rossendale Council by staff at the local authority has highlighted how issues like dog fouling and litter were a "key concern" for residents.

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Robbie MacDonald

Image source, LDRSImage caption, Councillors are being asked to consider a temporary weather mastLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA bid to put up a temporary weather-monitoring mast and equipment on moorland will be considered by councillors next week. Applicant Peter Rowe, of Cubico UK Development (Wind 1) Limited, based at Media City, Salford, is seeking permission for a temporary meteorological mast on land on Scout Moor, west of Rooley Moor Road, near Rossendale.

3 days ago | bbc.com | Robbie MacDonald

Moorland weather test mast plan decision loomsRobbie MacDonaldLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLDRSCouncillors are being asked to consider a temporary weather mastA bid to put up a temporary weather-monitoring mast and equipment on moorland will be considered by councillors next week.

6 days ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Robbie MacDonald

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLancashire County Council’s new political leadership is being urged to look at the state of roads and pavements. The county council has responsibility for roads and pavements, which have been a recurring topic of debate over recent years at many local councils.

6 days ago | central.radio | Robbie MacDonald

The £3.5million regeneration project sparked debate in its early phases, with concerns about the relocation of existing market traders during the work and future rent levels, future management and a possible repositioning of the venue’s offering to attract upmarket customers. The market hall scheme is funded mainly by levelling-up cash agreed with the previous Conservative government.