• NEW gazebos being trialled on Chorley’s popular Flat Iron market are being welcomed by traders and shoppers alike.

  By Karenh2009 at 09:39 on 01/02/11

  

  Chorley Council is looking to revamp the historic Tuesday market to help improve it for both traders and shoppers and add to the vibrancy of the town centre.   Traders were given the opportunity to try out different types and makes of gazebo and their preferred option has now been unveiled to the public for their views.   Councillor Peter Malpas who oversees town centre improvements for the Council said: "The...

• TOTS GO UNDERCOVER IN CHORLEY

  By Karenh2009 at 09:26 on 13/01/11

  

  TOTS at a Chorley nursery can play out whatever the weather – thanks to two local councils.   The youngsters at Tatton Nursery which meets at Tatton Community Centre can now enjoy an outdoor covered garden which was officially opened this week.   Lancashire County Council has allocated £20,000 of funding for the scheme and Chorley Council has donated the land and its expertise in organising its...

• CHORLEY is open for Christmas shoppers to come into town despite several inches of snow falling over the weekend.

  By Karenh2009 at 09:31 on 21/12/10

  

  Chorley Council staff worked throughout the weekend to clear major footways and car parks in the town centre for visitors and shoppers.   However, all refuse collections had to be suspended on Monday as the roads were too dangerous for the 26 tonne vehicles, and the loaders who pull the bins to the wagons struggled to do their job.   Councillor Eric Bell who is responsible for the streets for Chorley Council said:...

• MAKING Chorley a place where people can live healthy and happy lives in safe communities is just one of the aims in a new plan that sets out what Chorley Council wants to achieve

  By Karenh2009 at 09:11 on 10/12/10

  

  The one-page document, which was agreed by councillors on Tuesday night, sets out the council's objectives, what the long term outcomes are and how it'll measure whether it's been successful.   The plan was put together with the help of hundreds of residents who took part in online surveys, face-to-face consultation and filled out postcards saying what they thought was important for the future of Chorley.   ...

• THE early cold snap has seen Chorley Council’s new winter weather plans swing into action to keep the town centre safe for Christmas shoppers.

  By Karenh2009 at 23:07 on 06/12/10

  

  Following the prolonged snow and icy conditions last year, new measures were drawn up to ensure major pedestrian routes and walkways are cleared at the earliest possible opportunity.   Councillor Eric Bell who is responsible for the streets for Chorley Council said: "The winter weather has hit us early this year but we were ready for it and were able to swing into action.    "Gritting the roads and pavements...

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