News

Flood Risk

Published: 4 Jun 25

cording to the Environment Agency, over two million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs. Read More...

Lancashire County Council - Elections

Published: 4 Apr 25

Statement of Persons Nominated Read More...

DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL

Published: 31 Mar 25

DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL Read More...

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Published: 24 Mar 25

Lancashire County Council Election of County Councillors Read More...

NOTICE OF POLL

Published: 19 Mar 25

Pendle Borough Council Election of a Town Councillor Bradley Ward of Nelson Town Council Read More...

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED

Published: 10 Mar 25

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED Read More...

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Published: 20 Feb 25

NOTICE OF ELECTION - BRADLEY WARD Read More...

NOTICE OF VACANCY - BRADLEY

Published: 17 Jan 25

NOTICE OF VACANCY - BRADLEY Read More...

Winter Wonderland in Nelson

Published: 29 Nov 24

Nelson Town Council proudly supports the Winter Wonderland in Nelson Read More...

Nelson Christmas Light Switch On beats Storm Bert as thousands enjoy festive spectacle

Published: 23 Nov 24

Thousands of people turned out for a spectacular festive celebration on Saturday, as Nelson beat Storm Bert to get Christmas underway in style. Read More...

Over 800 school children enter Nelson Christmas Light Switch On competition

Published: 21 Nov 24

School children from primary schools and nurseries across Nelson have been taking part in a special colouring competition as part of this weekend’s Nelson Christmas Light Switch On. Read More...

Platinum-selling artist to headline Nelson Christmas Light Switch On

Published: 1 Nov 24

Platinum-selling artist, TeeDee, will headline the Nelson Christmas Light Switch On, which takes place on Saturday 23rd November in Nelson Town Centre. Read More...

Christmas Lights Switch On

Published: 18 Oct 24

This year the annual Nelson Town Council Christmas Lights Switch On Event will take place on Saturday 23rd November between 1pm and 5pm Read More...

VACANCY - SOUTHFIELD WARD

Published: 16 Oct 24

VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR SOUTHFIELD WARD Read More...

NOTICE OF VACANCY - SOUTHFIELD

Published: 18 Sep 24

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of M Kamran Latif, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Nelson (Southfield) Parish of Nelson Town Council. Read More...

Nelson Summer Fair

Published: 16 Aug 24

Nelson Summer Fair - 17th August 2024 Read More...

Mobile Network Services

Published: 12 Jun 24

Mobile network services are being upgraded in Nelson Read More...

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED, NOTICE OF POLL AND SITUATION OF POLLING STATIONS

Published: 12 Jun 24

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED, NOTICE OF POLL AND SITUATION OF POLLING STATIONS Read More...

Pendle and Clitheroe Parliamentary Constituency - Publication of Notice of Election

Published: 10 Jun 24

Pendle and Clitheroe Parliamentary Constituency - Publication of Notice of Election Read More...

Notice of Poll

Published: 25 Apr 24

Notice of Poll Read More...

PCC and Borough Council Elections

Published: 9 Apr 24

PCC and Borough Council Elections Read More...

Police & Crime Commissioner election

Published: 26 Mar 24

Police & Crime Commissioner election - 2 May 2024 : Notice of election and Notice of Submission of Election Addresses Read More...

Lancashire Day and Christmas Lights Switch On Event

Published: 20 Nov 23

Saturday 25th November 1pm - 5pm Read More...

Vacancy - Marsden West

Published: 19 Jun 23

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Marsden West Ward of Nelson Town Council. Read More...

Notice of Poll

Published: 25 Apr 23

Notice of Poll Read More...

Notice of Election

Published: 27 Mar 23

Notice of Election. Read More...

Pride of Nelson Awards 2023 – We Want Your Nominations

Published: 20 Feb 23

Nelson Town Council are proud to announce that nominations for the Pride of Nelson Awards are now open. Read More...

Vacancy - Southfield

Published: 22 Dec 22

The Council is to fill the vacancy by co-option, which is a process whereby the Council considers applications from interested persons and then selects someone to fill the seat. Read More...

NELSON TOWN COUNCIL ANNOUNCES WARM HUB

Published: 18 Nov 22

Nelson Town Council have designated the Revive Café at the Unity Well Being Centre on Vernon Street, Nelson as a WARM HUB which will open to the public throughout the winter, starting on Monday 21st November - 10am. Read More...

Councillor Vacancy

Published: 16 Nov 22

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR NELSON (SOUTHFIELD) PARISH COUNCIL Read More...

Vacancy - Walverden

Published: 15 Nov 22

The Council is to fill the vacancy by co-option, which is a process whereby the Council considers applications from interested persons and then selects someone to fill the seat. Read More...

Councillor Vacancy

Published: 11 Oct 22

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR NELSON (WALVERDEN) PARISH COUNCIL Read More...

Queen Elizabeth II

Published: 9 Sep 22

Nelson Town Council wishes to express its sincere condolences to The Royal Family and the Nation at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read More...

Trafalgar House consultation

Published: 26 Aug 22

Pendle Borough Council is consulting on the future of Trafalgar House on Market St in Nelson, and they want to know what you think. Read More...

Free Mum and Daughter Swimming

Published: 20 Jul 22

Pendle Leisure Trust will be providing Free swimming for Mum and Daughter every Sunday for 5 weeks starting 31st July. This will be held at Pendle Wavelengths during the the ladies only swim session between 5pm and 7pm. Booking is essential. Please ring 07967 011 660 to reserve your space. Click this news item to see the poster with details Read More...

Free swimming for Primary School Children this summer holiday

Published: 20 Jul 22

Pendle Leisure Trust is passionate about giving children the opportunity to swim in a safe, controlled environment, and has come together with town and parish councils to fund free swimming for primary school children during the summer holidays. Click this news item to see the poster with details. Read More...

Road Closures

Published: 31 May 22

Roads in the Chapel House Rd area will be closed for part of the day from 10th July to 8th August. For more information see Lancashire County Council Traffic Orders on their web site. Read More...

PRIDE OF NELSON AWARDS

Published: 6 Sep 21

Nelson Town Council are pleased to launch the Pride of Nelson Awards which will recognise service to the community in what has been the most challenging of times. We want to celebrate individuals, groups and organisations that have managed to achieve great things and have given back to their community. Read More...

Chairman visits Armed Forces Support Group

Published: 11 Aug 21

Chairman visits Armed Forces Support Group Read More...

Notice of Election

Published: 26 Mar 21

Notice of Election - Marsden Ward Read More...

Christmas Closure

Published: 21 Dec 20

Office closed until Monday 04th January 2021 Read More...

NELSON TOWN COUNCIL INSTALLS A COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR

Published: 17 Dec 20

We’re pleased to announce the installation of our Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) outside the Unity Well Being Centre on Vernon Street, Nelson. Read More...

❌MULTI USE GAMES AREAS & PLAY AREAS CLOSED❌

Published: 17 Jul 20

The Town Council continues to make key decisions to protect the public from Covid-19. Read More...

Nelson Town Council COVID-19 Update

Published: 11 May 20

The Town Council’s facilities remain closed including the Town Council office, the Unity Wellbeing Centre and Revive Cafe. Read More...

Nelson Town Council secures Heritage Lottery funding

Published: 11 Feb 20

Nelson Town Council secures Heritage Lottery funding Read More...

D-Day Commemoration Service

Published: 3 Jun 19

Two Services will be held at the Nelson Cenotaph for the whole of Pendle. Read More...

Nelson Town Council Annual Town Meeting 15th May 2019

Published: 16 May 19

At last night's annual town council meeting - Councillor Zafar Ali was re-elected as Chairman for the municipal year 2019/20. Read More...

Free Swimming

Published: 13 Feb 19

Free swimming is available again for February half term school holidays- courtesy of Nelson Town Council funding. Primary school children should have their free passes from school - if not, please visit Pendle leisure trust (Wavelengths). Read More...

Nelson has its biggest ever Lancashire Day & Christmas Lights Switch on 2018

Published: 25 Nov 18

The Town Council held its annual Lancashire day and Christmas Lights Switch on Saturday 24th November 2018 with thousands of residents from Nelson and Pendle taking part throughout the day. Britain’s Got Talent stars Ella Shaw and Mr Zip were among the headlines acts which saw Amy Jo Clough, Owen Halt and Emily Atkinson performing on the 2BR stage -the music entertainment ran from 11.00am right through to 6.00pm. Read More...

Lancashire Day & Christmas Lights Switch On

Published: 1 Nov 18

Ella Shaw and Mr Zip from Britain’s Got Talent are coming to Nelson. They are among the headlines acts which will also see Amy Jo Clough, Owen Halt and Emily Atkinson performing on the 2BR stage. The Annual Lancashire Day and Christmas Lights Switch on Event takes place on Saturday 25th November starts at 11:00am in Nelson Town Centre. This year’s event coincides with the Council’s 10-year anniversary year which is set to be bigger and better than last year. Read More...

Weather doesn’t stop the food fest fun as thousands flocked to Nelson

Published: 10 Sep 18

The wet and windy weather on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 September wasn’t enough to stop the Nelson Food and Drink Festival fun, as thousands flocked to the town for the annual event, bringing their brollies and wellies! Read More...

Eid Mubarak 2018 from Nelson Town Council!

Published: 22 Aug 18

On behalf of everybody at Nelson Town Council, the Chairman- Cllr. Zafar Ali, wishes everyone in Nelson, Pendle and across the world celebrating the festivities of Eid-ul-Adha a very happy Eid Mubarak. Read More...

Nelson Food Festival set to be bigger and better than ever

Published: 14 Aug 18

Sponsors announced as it’s declared that Nelson Food & Drink Festival set to be bigger and better than ever! Read More...

Easter Fair and Town Crier Competition

Published: 18 Apr 18

Nelson residents were treated to a vast array of talent... Read More...

In-Situ

Published: 18 Mar 18

In-Situ are hosting a performance called Moonwatcher by Horse and Bamboo at the Unity Wellbeing Centre Read More...

'Punish a Muslim' - A Statement

Published: 16 Mar 18

People across the U.K. have been receiving distressing hate mail. Read More...

Potholes

Published: 15 Mar 18

Potholes and plight of Nelson’s highways Read More...

Pick Up For Pendle

Published: 12 Mar 18

The GB Spring Clean with RRT, has been provisionally rearranged for Tuesday 20th March Read More...

Town Council Newsletter

Published: 6 Mar 18

The Town Council newsletter is being delivered to every household in Nelson. Read More...

You Are Being Watched

Published: 22 Feb 18

In conjunction with local Primary Schools, Nelson Town Council’s Environment Committee Read More...

Visit My Mosque

Published: 21 Feb 18

An open invitation to the whole community Read More...

Pendle Business Awards

Published: 21 Feb 18

Nelson Town Council is sponsoring the 2018 Pendle Business Awards Read More...

Pick Up For Pendle

Published: 12 Feb 18

This week has to be Friday again Read More...

Revive Coffee

Published: 6 Feb 18

Revive Cafe is pleased to announce the arrival of our new coffee. Read More...

Rubbish

Published: 6 Feb 18

Another good clearance around Stanworth Road Nelson last week. Read More...

Soup of the Day

Published: 6 Feb 18

Soup of the day: Sweetcorn and sweet potato £1 Read More...

Pick Up For Pendle

Published: 29 Jan 18

The good news continues, more excellent publicity and more pruning done. Read More...

Town Council Surgery

Published: 25 Jan 18

If you have any issues with Nelson that you would like to discuss Read More...

Revive Cafe Launch

Published: 23 Jan 18

The Launch of the newly refurbished Revive cafe Read More...

Pick Up For Pendle

Published: 22 Jan 18

It is proving to be an encouraging start to 2018 Read More...

Grand Launch of The Revive cafe

Published: 15 Jan 18

Launch of the Revive Cafe, Vernon Street Read More...

Town Council Surgery

Published: 15 Jan 18

Do you have a question for your Town Councillor Read More...

Pick Up For Pendle

Published: 15 Jan 18

Our date this week is Wednesday afternoon Read More...

Christmas Celebrations

Published: 22 Dec 17

Chairman visits community champions as part of Christmas celebrations. Read More...

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Competition Winner

Published: 21 Dec 17

Town Council presents Zara Shahzad with a £50 WH Smith voucher Read More...

Christmas Comes to Nelson

Published: 21 Dec 17

Christmas has come to Nelson thanks to Nelson Town Council. Read More...

Xmas Fairs

Published: 13 Dec 17

December 9th, 16th and 23rd Read More...

Lancashire Day

Published: 28 Nov 17

Thank you to those who helped or participated in making our 2017 Lancashire Day event a success Read More...

Lancashire Day Performers

Published: 13 Nov 17

Ella Shaw, Gabz and Mr Zip from Britain’s Got Talent and Brooke Layla from The Kids Voice are coming to Nelson. Read More...

Lancashire Tourism Awards

Published: 13 Nov 17

Nelson Town Council sponsored and presented the New Business Award Read More...

Remembrance Day

Published: 13 Nov 17

The service took place at the Cenotaph with and address by the Minister Reverend Guy Jamieson Read More...

Pendle DAA Events

Published: 9 Nov 17

Pendle Dementia Action Alliance Read More...

Halloween Treat Event

Published: 30 Oct 17

The Halloween Treat Event was a great success despite the rain Read More...

Atrocities Against Rohingya Muslims

Published: 12 Oct 17

The Town Council has sent the following letter to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson Read More...

Taste of the Mediterranean

Published: 11 Oct 17

6 session cooking course Read More...

HEART Programme

Published: 11 Oct 17

The HEART programme covers important aspects of weight management Read More...

Litter Pick

Published: 5 Oct 17

Join us in tidying the area and get soup & a roll FREE Read More...

Halloween Treat Event

Published: 27 Sep 17

Come along to our Halloween Treat Event on Saturday 28th October. Read More...

Premier League Kicks

Published: 20 Sep 17

Free sessions across East Lancashire Read More...

Annual Food Festival

Published: 19 Sep 17

Nelson’s Annual Food Festival was a tremendous success Read More...

Hodge House Football Festival 2017

Published: 19 Sep 17

A FREE football festival for children aged 5 to 12 years Read More...

International Peace Day

Published: 19 Sep 17

We’re building a flock of robots to share messages of peace on Twitter Read More...

Lancashire Tourism Awards 2017

Published: 11 Sep 17

Nelson Town Council sponsors the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2017 Read More...

Happy Eid Ul Adha

Published: 1 Sep 17

On behalf of Nelson Town Council, Chairman Zafar Ali wishes all Muslims a happy Eid Ul Adha. Read More...

Football Marathon & Funday

Published: 29 Aug 17

Over 300/400 children participated in the football marathon and fun day event. Read More...

Nelson Costa Coffee

Published: 16 Aug 17

A new Costa Coffee shop has opened in Nelson Town Centre Read More...

Food Festival

Published: 16 Aug 17

Nelson Town Council is supporting the Nelson Food Festival again this year. Read More...

Register for the Football Marathon

Published: 11 Aug 17

Town Crier Competition

Published: 18 Jul 17

HEAR ye, Hear ye town criers battling out to be crowned number one. Read More...

Fireworks - The Law

Published: 17 Jul 17

Nelson Town Council would like to remind everyone about the laws around fireworks Read More...

Town Crier Trophies

Published: 11 Jul 17

The trophies for the Town Crier Competition have been delivered Read More...

Pick Up for Pendle

Published: 10 Jul 17

We are looking for volunteers for 2 up-coming litter pick events Read More...

Councillor Election

Published: 7 Jul 17

Councillor Faraz Ahmed has been elected Read More...

NW Blood Bikes Lancs & Lakes

Published: 4 Jul 17

We have received the following letter from the NW Blood Bikers following our event last month Read More...

Summer Fun Day

Published: 3 Jul 17

Saturday 15th July at Nelson Town Centre 11:00-16:00 Read More...

Eid Mubarak

Published: 26 Jun 17

Eid Mubarak from Nelson Town Council’s Chairman Zafar Ali Read More...

Walverdon Park Open Day

Published: 26 Jun 17

Walverden Park open day at the picturesque Walverden Park in Nelson Read More...

Family Fun Day

Published: 22 Jun 17

To raise awareness and funds for NW Blood Bikes Lanc's & Lakes Read More...

NW Blood Bikes Fundraiser

Published: 14 Jun 17

Nelson Town Council is hosting a Charity Fundraising Event Read More...

London Bombing - A Statement

Published: 5 Jun 17

Nelson Town Council is saddened and horrified by this attack Read More...

Unity Wellbean Cafe

Published: 1 Jun 17

New Cafe launched in the Unity Wellbeing Centre Read More...

Hanging Baskets

Published: 31 May 17

The Town Council provides 156 Hanging Baskets Read More...

Manchester Attack

Published: 23 May 17

Nelson Town Council sends its heartfelt and dearest condolences to all affected Read More...

New CCTV System

Published: 22 May 17

A new CCTV system is now live in Nelson! Read More...

Chairman Elected for 2017-18

Published: 16 May 17

Congratulations Councillor Zafar Ali on becoming the new Chairman of Nelson TC Read More...

Community Fund Raising Event

Published: 11 May 17

Organised by Marsden Heights Community College and Age UK Read More...

School Budget Cuts in Pendle

Published: 20 Apr 17

Nelson Town Council unanimously supports the proposal by Pendle Borough Council Read More...

Unity Wellbeing Centre

Published: 19 Apr 17

Official opening of the Unity Wellbeing Centre Read More...

Councillor Vacancy

Published: 18 Apr 17

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen Read More...

NFC Community Day

Published: 11 Apr 17

Nelson Town Council was supporting Nelson Football Club at their Community Day Read More...

Unity Wellbeing Centre Official Opening

Published: 23 Mar 17

The Unity Wellbeing Centre was officially opened on 18th March 2017 Read More...

Condolences

Published: 23 Mar 17

We reject all forms of terrorism and extremism both here and across the world Read More...

Handyman/Woman Vacancy

Published: 20 Mar 17

Nelson Town Council is seeking the services of a Handyman/woman Read More...

Free Swimming

Published: 15 Mar 17

For children of primary school age (5 to 11 years) living in NELSON Read More...

Freedom of Nelson Award

Published: 20 Dec 16

Nelson Town Council presents Mr Fred Stringer with the Freedom of Nelson Award Read More...

Edge End Senior Citizens Snooker Club

Published: 18 Oct 16

George Adam presenting cheque to the treasurer of Edge End Senior Citizens Snooker Club Read More...

Football Tournament

Published: 12 Apr 16

Football tournament for boys and girls June 11th 2016 Read More...

Easter Funday

Published: 12 Apr 16

Join Nelson Town Council in their Easter eggstravaganza! Read More...

Hanging Baskets

Published: 12 Apr 16

Nelson Town Centre will soon once again be transformed into an oasis of colour Read More...

Maintenance Vacancy

Published: 1 Apr 16

Nelson Town Council is seeking the services of a Maintenance Person Read More...

Nelson Football Club

Published: 22 Mar 16

The Town Council are proud sponsors of Nelson Football Club Read More...

Funding for Community Groups and Individuals

Published: 22 Mar 16

The Council have allocated an amount available for distribution to small community groups and individuals Read More...

Grants

Published: 8 Jul 14

Grants of up to £500 and professional advice are available to community groups, organisations and schools Read More...

Donation made to the RBL

Published: 17 Apr 14

Nelson Town Council agreed to donate the sum of £200 to the Nelson and District Branch of the Royal British Legion Read More...

Big Bug Day Funding

Published: 3 Apr 14

Nelson Town Council has agreed to assist with funding up to a maximum of £500 for the annual Big Bug Day event Read More...

Services in Nelson

Published: 10 Jan 14

The council considered taking over responsibility for some services presently undertaken by the Borough Council. Read More...