Welcome to Barnoldswick Town Council
Barnoldswick is a characterful and historic Pendle parish – a friendly market town with independent shops, cafés and bars clustered round a traditional Town Square.
Residents benefit from a broad range of amenities and enjoy easy access to beautiful countryside while remaining well connected to larger regional centres such as Skipton, Burnley and Preston.
Barnoldswick Town Council plays an important role in maintaining the town’s community assets and enhancing everyday life for residents. The Council manages and maintains local parks, public open spaces and allotments, as well as overseeing facilities including the Civic Hall, public toilets, bus shelters and the Town Square.
Through its careful stewardship of these valuable assets and services, the Town Council strives to ensure Barnoldswick remains an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit.
Contact Information
- Address
- Civic Hall
Station Road
Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 5NA - Opening times
- 9am to 5pm
Monday to Thursday
Forthcoming Meetings
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Full Council Meeting – 11 November 2026
Full Council
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Public Spaces Committee Meeting – 25 November 2026
Public Spaces, Community & Culture Meeting
News
Wellbeing
Advice from Northern Power Grid
With winter storms getting underway, Northern Power Grid have issued some useful advice for residents.
Society
Royal Mail Disruption
Deliveries in the BB18 postcode area may be disrupted due to resourcing issues at the Barnoldswick Delivery Office.
Society
A message from Northern Powergrid Tue 6 Oct
Important information about increased risk of power cuts in this area Last night, part of the electricity network serving this area was damaged due to metal theft. This means there is currently an increased risk of residents' property being impacted by a power cuts.
Transport
Updates to local bus services Oct and Nov
Lancashire Combined County Authority Local Bus Service Changes
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
Review the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
View documents published by the council, including financial accounts and asset register
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Policies, Documents and Plans
Find policies and reports published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Local Information
Discover the spaces we manage and the services we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies, grant funding, awards and events.
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Contact Lancashire County Council
If you have a query about highways (including potholes), schools , libraries or travel (including bus passes and blue badges), click here to access the LCC website
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Contact Pendle Borough Council
If you have a query about Council Tax, planning/building control, bins/recycling, licensing or environmental health, click here to access Pendle Borough Council website
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Allotments
Barnoldswick Town Council runs a number of allotment sites at locations across the town. Apply for an allotment here.
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Publication Scheme
Barnoldswick Town Council's commitment to making information available - and a guide to how that information can be obtained.
People
Diane Nowell
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clerk@
barnoldswicktowncouncil. gov. uk - Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Sam Stuart
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events@
barnoldswicktowncouncil. gov. uk - Events Officer
Tracy Turner
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admin@
barnoldswicktowncouncil. gov. uk - Admin and Allotments Officer
Council and Staff Figures
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14
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 12333 |
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| District | Pendle |
| County | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | BB18 |
| Dialling Code | 01282 |
| Police Force | Lancashire Police |
| Fire Authority | Lancashire Fire & Rescue |
| Health Area | Lancashire & South Cumbria |