Chorley Borough Council5 Apr 2025War memorial restored in time for VE Day eventsSome of the names on the memorial have faded over the years and can be difficult to make out.5 Apr 20255 Mar 2025Toilets flushed with success at annual loo awardsThe market toilets have taken home the award for the ninth year in a row5 Mar 20253 Dec 2024Government overrules inspector to back prison planThe jail on the border of Chorley and Leyland will hold 1,700 inmates.3 Dec 202418 Oct 2024Travellers can call site 'home' after 15 year sagaThe Linfoot family say it is “better than winning the lottery” to be able to stay at the site in Heath Charnock.18 Oct 202429 Sep 2024Recycling bins for old toasters and mobilesChorley residents are urged to use pink bins for electrical products rather than throw them away.29 Sep 20243 May 2024Labour wins Hyndburn and unseats Chorley opposition leaderLabour also retains control of Preston, Rossendale, Chorley and Blackburn with Darwen.3 May 202412 Mar 2024Pub shut down over violence to become flatsThe Imperial shut its doors in September 2022 after a spate of violent incidents were reported to police.12 Mar 202429 Feb 2024Councillor allegedly pushes protester in meetingLancashire Police says it is investigating an allegation of assault but no arrests have been made.29 Feb 20245 May 2023Labour narrowly fails to take control of BurnleyThe Tories lose control of Pendle and Ribble Valley, but hold on to Wyre and Fylde.5 May 2023...