Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
1st of August, 2025The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Management of Hedgerows Regulations 2024 prohibit the cutting or trimming of hedges between 1st March and 31st August to safeguard nesting birds.
Read Full ArticleVacancy on Rufford Parish Council
3rd of June, 2025There is vacancy on the above Parish Council in the Rufford Ward caused by Vacation of office by Gillian Taylor A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting Saturdays, Sundays. Christmas ...
Read Full ArticleNew Bus Shelters Installed Across Rufford and Holmeswood
29th of May, 2025Over the last couple of days you may have seen bus shelters being installed across Rufford & Holmeswood. The site of these are: Junction of Holmeswood Road and Chapel Lane, Holmeswood Cousins Lane, Rufford Hesketh Arms, Rufford ...
Read Full ArticleExcellent Community Response to Tree Blocking Flash Lane
27th of May, 2025The council would like to thank the people involved in the removal of the fallen tree branch that was blocking Flash Lane earlier today. The road was able to be cleared and reopened again in just over an hour Thank you to all the councillors wh...
Read Full ArticleNew PCSO Posted to Rufford and Surrounding Parishes
6th of May, 2025There is a new police community support officer (PCSO) posted to Rufford and the surrounding parishes. The name of the new PCSO is 7746 Roy Aldwin. The contact details are: royston.aldwin@lancashire.police.uk
Read Full ArticlePolling: Thursday 1st May 2025
29th of April, 2025Don't forget that on Thursday 1st May, there are County Council elections taking place. Furthermore, in Holmeswood, there is a parish council by-election for one seat on Rufford Parish Council. Polling stations are open from 7am u...
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