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Rossendale (/ ˈ r ɒ z ən d eɪ l /) is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Bacup and its largest town is Rawtenstall. It also includes the towns of Haslingden and Whitworth. The borough is named after the Rossendale Valley, the upper part of the River Irwell.
The town hall continued to serve as the headquarters of the borough council for much of the 20th century, [9] but ceased to be the local seat of government when the enlarged Rossendale Borough Council was formed in 1974. [10] However, the council continued to use the building for the delivery of some services until 2012. [11]
Stubbins is an industrial village in the southern part of the Rossendale Valley, Lancashire, England. It is half a mile north of Ramsbottom town centre on the A676 between Bolton and Edenfield . For local government purposes, it receives services from Rossendale Borough Council and Lancashire County Council .
Rossendale may refer to several places and organizations in Lancashire, ... Places. Rossendale Valley, a river valley; Borough of Rossendale, a local government ...
Whitworth Town Council was formed in 1974 following the Local Government Act 1972, as part of the terms of successor parishes. Prior to this date, Whitworth formed the Whitworth Urban District which was the administrative unit of the valley but was abolished following the reorganisation. The history of local government in Whitworth began in 1874.
Rossendale (UK Parliament constituency) Rossendale Borough Council; 1904 Rossendale by-election; Rossendale Radio; Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives; Rossendale Weavers', Winders' and Beamers' Association; Rosso (bus company)
The Rossendale Valley is in the Rossendale area of Lancashire, England, between the West Pennine Moors and the main range of the Pennines. The area includes the steep-sided valleys of the River Irwell and its tributaries (between Rawtenstall and Bacup ), which flow southwards into Greater Manchester .
Rossendale Borough Council elections are generally held three years out of every four, with a third of the council elected each time. Rossendale Borough Council is the local authority for the non-metropolitan district of Rossendale in Lancashire , England .