Rossendale

Community First 1. South-east Lancashire town, based on the textile industry. A relatively small district; includes Bacup, Rawtenstall and Haslingden in addition to Rossendale itself.

The government proposes to merge the council with Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, and Pendle, to create a unitary Pennine Lancashire council in 2027. The Green Party gained a seat from Labour in Hareholme and Waterfoot at a byelection on 2 April.

Next local elections
2028

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
District

Address
Lord Street, Rawtenstall BB4 7LZ

Phone
01706 217777

Website
http://www.rossendale.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2519.97

Upper tier authority
Lancashire