Clayton-le-Moors: Deputy Mayor attends Merchant Navy Day

The inaugural commemoration of Merchant Navy Day in Hyndburn took place on Thursday 3rd September 2015 and the event was well attended. Deputy Mayor Tim O'Kane and ex-Merchant Navy Cllr Bill Pinder hoisted the Red Ensign outside Accrington Town Hall to mark the occasion.

Cllr O'Kane said, "This commemoration is long overdue. During World War I, the Merchant Navy lost over 14,000 personnel and in the next conflict that number was more than doubled to over 32,000. We owe them a great debt as they were the ones who kept the nation fed and industry ticking over."

Fast Politics Event - 22nd October 2013

A ‘Fast Politics’ event is taking place in conjunction with the Lancashire County Council's Young Person’s Service on Tuesday 22nd October between 7.00pm and 9.00pm at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre. This is an opportunity for younger people to connect directly with local politicians and have the chance to get their views across. There will be a presentation from the Hyndburn Youth Council followed by refreshments.

All HBC & Hyndburn LCC councillors have been invited and confirmed attendees so far are Labour Councillors Clare Cleary, Ken Moss, Harry Grayson, Gareth Molineux, Miles Parkinson, Bill Pinder and opposition Councillor Nick Whittaker.

Anyone wishing to find out more information should ring David Harvey-Higgins on 07766991907.

Oswaldtwistle: Highways issues resolved

Oswaldtwistle Labour Councillors Colette McCormack and Bill Pinder have recently been working on highway issues at the junction of Frederick Street and Union Road, Cherry Crescent, Yew Tree Drive and Hawthorn Ave, amongst many more.

Highways issues are a County Council matter but Colette and Bill have been taking a more proactive approach and addressing these issues directly as they arise.

Workers Memorial Day 2013

April 29th is Workers Memorial Day across the world, a day to remember all those people who have lost their lives in the line of work. It is also a day to remember all those who have no protection from corporate greed and are exploited because of a lack of regulation from their governments.

A short ceremony was conducted at the Moorfield Colliery Memorial in Altham by Rev John Tranter to commemorate the day, as well as to remember all 68 men and children who died in the worst mining disaster the northwest has ever known on 7th November 1883. The workers in the mine ranged from 46 down to just 10 years old.

The service was attended by residents from across the borough as well as Cllr Rennie Pinder, Chair of Altham Parish Council. Hyndburn Borough Council was represented by Cllr Miles Parkinson, Cllr Colette McCormack, Cllr Bill Pinder, Cllr Ken Moss and Mayor John Broadley as well as MP Graham Jones.

A buffet lunch was laid on at The Walton Arms in Altham shortly after the ceremony ended by landlord Gary Taylor.

A full set of photos can be viewed on The Hyndburn Labour Group Facebook page.

Oswaldtwistle Area Council - 6th March 2013

The next meeting of Oswaldtwistle Area Council will take place on Wednesday 6th March at the Civic Arts Centre at 7.00pm. This is a public meeting and County Council candidate Cllr Colette McCormack will be in attendance with Cllr Bill Pinder to answer any questions on local issues.

Cllr Bill Pinder - Surgeries

Cllr Bill Pinder is holding a series of public surgeries at Hippings Vale Community Centre in Oswaldtwistle. Cllr Pinder is the Labour member for St Andrews ward and will be available from 10.00am until 11.30am on the first Saturday of each month to answer queries from residents.

Oswaldtwistle Area Council - 7th November 2012

The next public meeting of Oswaldtwistle Area Council will take place at 7.00pm at the Civic Arts Centre on 7th November 2012. Labour Councillors Bill Pinder (pictured) and Colette McCormack will be in attendance to take any questions from residents.