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The Chorley Smile Campaign
People in Chorley are being invited to sign up for a borough-wide civic pride 'Chorley Smile' campaign to make residents feel good and encourage them to get involved in making a difference to their neighbourhood.

The Chorley Smile Awards
A huge public thank you was made to all those people, community groups and businesses who go the extra mile to make Chorley Smile.

Temporary Parking During Gas Works
Chorley Council will be opening up its staff car park to help make it easier for visitors to park during the town centre gas works.

Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding
Heavy rain in Chorley has led to flash flooding and flood warnings for rivers in the area - here's information on who to contact and where to find the latest information.

Crowds flock to Smile Picnic
FAMILIES from across Chorley descended on the town's Astley Park to enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment at the hugely popular annual Chorley Smile Picnic in the Park.

Motorists Warned About Using Pedestrianised Area
MOTORISTS are being warned about using the pedestrianised area of Market Street after a rise in the number of cars using it as a shortcut.

What makes you smile?
BREAKFAST clubs, sports clubs, young people's activities, music, drama and dance are just some of things provided for young people in Chorley because that's what residents asked for.

Craft market boost
TRADERS at Chorley market have reported a welcome boost to business since measures were introduced to revitalise the monthly farmers' and craft markets.

Best foot forward
A WALKING scheme in Chorley has been officially declared good for your health.

Ex-soldier pleads guilty to fraud
A 58-year-old ex-soldier from Chorley has pleaded guilty to four counts of falsely obtaining a total of more than £11,000 in benefits over a six year period.

Ian's smiling after being shortlisted for award
IT was well over 20 years ago that a young teenager started helping out at Chorley Little Theatre.

Smile Picnic celebrities revealed
STAR attractions topping the bill at the eagerly-awaited Chorley Smile Picnic in the Park next month can now be revealed.

Benefit fraudster has had his chips
A CHIP shop boss in Chorley who continued to claim benefits on a house he no longer lived in was fined £150 after a prosecution brought by Chorley Council.

Future is Bright For Chorley
THE future for people in Chorley is starting to look more optimistic as we emerge from the recession and look forward to a prosperous future.

Lean green machine
GARDENERS at Chorley's Astley Park have just taken delivery of a new vehicle that will make it easier to keep the park looking beautiful throughout the summer.

How does your garden grow?
IS everything in your garden rosy? Or is there an ornamental oasis that's the envy of your neighbourhood?

Family helped to find new home
A FAMILY who lived in cramped accommodation for more than three years have been able to move into a 'dream home' after getting help from an innovative new housing scheme run by Chorley Council.

Shoppers Treated To Farmers' Market
VISITORS to Chorley got the chance buy fresh local produce and learn how to make arts and crafts when the revamped monthly farmers' market came to town.

Green Belt Fight Victory
A SWATHE of green belt land on the outskirts of Chorley is being protected after Chorley Council won its battle to remove an illegal encampment of caravans from the controversial site.

Meet Chorley's New First Citizens
It was concerns about youngsters hanging round a street in Coppull because they had nowhere to go which prompted one resident to do something about it - and 18 years later he is the new Mayor of Chorley.

Work To Start On Car Park
VITAL works to repair the surface of Chorley's Flat Iron car park will take place over the next two weeks.

Business Rate Relief
HUNDREDS of small businesses in Chorley are set to benefit from a business rate 'holiday' to help boost the economy.

Sickness Down As Council Improves
ENCOURAGING healthy lifestyles and a dedication to improving services for residents has helped Chorley Council reduce its sickness absence saving £250,000 in lost days.

More Affordable Homes For Families
FAMILIES and young people looking to buy their own home are being given a helping hand onto the property ladder thanks to a rise in affordable homes across the borough.

Revitalising Thursday Markets
PEOPLE looking to enjoy the traditional market buzz are being encouraged to come to Chorley on Thursdays and bag themselves a bargain.

Successful Parking Contract Extended
A FRIENDLY approach to parking in Chorley that has seen the number of penalty tickets drop by more than a third is set to stay saving taxpayers an extra £10,000 per year.

Smile - it's Picnic time
FAMILIES from across Chorley are being urged to make a date in their diary for the Chorley Smile Picnic in the Park.

Excellent service
CHORLEY Council is celebrating this week after being recognised nationally for its excellence in customer services.

Bumper opening at Astley Hall
THERE'S a fantastic summer of activities, events and exhibitions planned at Chorley's historic Astley Hall.

Bankrupt for not paying Council Tax
A 61-year-old Chorley man has been declared bankrupt after refusing to pay his Council Tax for more than nine years - even though he had the funds to do so.

Election Night Live
PEOPLE waiting to see who is going to win the local and General Election in Chorley will be able to find out first on Chorley Council's website www.chorley.gov.uk.

Postal Packs Will Arrive Separately
EXCITEMENT is beginning to mount ahead of the local and General Elections in Chorley with people registered for a postal vote starting to receive their packs.

Postal votes for elections
PEOPLE registered for postal votes in Chorley will start to receive their postal voting packs in the run up to the election - but they'll be delivered on different days.

More Affordable Homes
PEOPLE looking to get their foot on to the property ladder in Chorley are being helped by a rise in affordable homes being created in the borough.

Elite athletes head for Chorley
IF you are looking for an outdoor adventure, then a new sport set to be launched in Chorley could be the answer.

Rewarding excellence
EXCELLENCE, innovation and going the extra mile by staff at Chorley Council to provide first class services for residents have been recognised.

Could you tackle this course?
YOUNG people interested in becoming rugby coaches can learn from the best thanks to a new course being introduced in Chorley.

Join the Chorley Mile
RISE to the challenge and sign up for the Sport Relief Mile being held here in Chorley.

Streets ahead of the rest
YOUNGSTERS from Chorley have certainly got 'street cred' when it comes to street sports.

Council Tax Freeze
RESIDENTS in Chorley are being given a helping hand to beat the recession after councillors agreed to freeze the authority's share of the Council Tax bill.

New Town Centre Flats
SEVEN empty flats are being refurbished to provide much-needed accommodation for people looking for a new home.

Fined for fly-tipping
DUMPING household furniture on the side of a country lane in Chorley has landed a Leyland man in court.

Celebrating 40 Years on Chorley Markets
A WELL-KNOWN trader is celebrating four decades on Chorley Markets.

Parking and market fees set to freeze
MOTORISTS and traders in Chorley received good news today after it was revealed that car park charges and market rents are set to be frozen for the next 12 months.

Helping prevent homelessness
A NEW service launched to help Chorley residents facing the repossession of their homes has proved a huge success.

Day of Dance
FROM traditional clog dancing and tap dancing to African and Asian dance, there was something for everyone at a Day of Dance held at Chorley Town Hall.

Flipping fun is on the menu
FLIPPING fun is the order of the day when a special event is held to mark Pancake Day.

Half Term Fun
A WHOLE host of fun-filled activities are planned for youngsters in Chorley during half term including the Winter Playday on Saturday.

More affordable homes for Chorley
RESIDENTS from a new development of affordable homes got the chance to meet Chorley's housing chiefs to celebrate the completion of the Gillibrand development.

Face the Public
RESIDENTS will be able to quiz a panel of experts about crime and disorder in Chorley.

Council Tax Scam
RESIDENTS in Chorley are being warned to be careful before giving out their bank details after news of a council tax refund scam circulating in the area.

Energy Survey To Cut Bills
Families and businesses in Chorley could be in line to save money thanks to a thermal imaging energy survey about to be carried out in the county.

Culture in Chorley
People with an interest in the arts are being invited to a meeting to discuss how the cultural offering in the town can be better developed and supported.

Memories of the Nab
PEOPLE who have fond memories of a popular local beauty spot are being invited to a drop-in session to help create a new heritage trail in Chorley.

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Problems with the telephones
We are having some problems with our telephone system.

Telephones lines down at Council
Due to a technical problem, the main contact telephone of the Council is currently unavailable. An alternative number is available - 01257 515734

Have your say on how the Council is run
PEOPLE are being asked to help decide on a new style of leadership at Chorley Council.