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

The Chorley Smile Awards
Beaming faces lit up the Town Hall as the borough paid thanks to community heroes who help keep making Chorley Smile.

Community News
Latest news about things happening in your community.

Events and activity news
Latest information about things to do in Chorley.

Business news
Latest news and information for businesses in Chorley.

Get Involved in the Next Week of Action
RESIDENTS are being urged to get involved in the borough's third week of action to help keep making Chorley Smile.

Do It Online
A RESIDENT who signed up to receive his council tax bill electronically is celebrating after winning a flat screen television in a prize draw.

Council Thanks Residents for Making Chorley Smile
BEAMING faces lit up the Town Hall on Thursday June 26 as the borough paid thanks to community heroes who are helping to make Chorley Smile.

Schools Helping Chorley Bloom
HUNDREDS of flowers will be blooming in Chorley after schoolchildren swapped their pens and pencils for trowels and bedding plants.

Impressive New Look For Chorley Taxis
TAXIS in Chorley will be driving around the streets with a new look making them easier to identify and safer for people needing a ride.

Laburnum Road Clean Up
A GROUP of volunteers helped tidy up a Chorley beauty spot so people can continue to enjoy the tranquil setting.

And the Nominations for the Chorley Smile Awards are...
THE eagerly-awaited shortlist for the first-ever Chorley Smile awards has just been revealed by Chorley Council.

Chorley Mum Admits Dishonesty
A MOTHER-OF-TWO has admitted dishonestly claiming more than £5,000 in benefits from Chorley Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.

A Chorley Woman Admits Dishonesty
A woman from Chorley has admitted that she dishonestly claimed over £5,000 in benefits from Chorley Council.

Youngsters Film Water Safety DVD
YOUNGSTERS in Chorley will be starring in a film to raise awareness about the dangers of swimming in open water ahead of the summer holidays.

Crown-ing Glory For Junior Bowlers
A TEAM of talented young bowlers is celebrating after winning the crown green bowling festival in Chorley.

Improvements To Chorley Markets On Track
FANS of Chorley's famous covered market were today reassured that major development work would go ahead this year as planned.

No Families Now In Bed and Breakfast
TWO months of intense action to help the homeless in Chorley has today paid off with the announcement that nobody is now living in bed and breakfast accommodation in the borough.

Moonlight Walkers
PLENTY of people at Chorley Council will be giving up their sleep on Saturday night to raise money for St Catherine's Hospice.

Astley Park Closures
VISITORS to Chorley's historic Astley Park are being reminded that it will be completely closed for a week to allow the main driveways to be resurfaced.

Bowling Stars of the Future
THE cream of Chorley's junior crown green bowlers will be taking to the greens to battle it out for a place in the Lancashire Youth Games.

Grants To Improve Your Local Environment
ORGANISERS of community-based activities are being urged to apply for a new round of funding to help improve the environment.

Town Centre Planters Blooming Marvellous
BLUE and yellow blooms will be brightening up a town centre floral display this summer thanks to the green-fingered expertise of Chorley Gardening Society.

Pub Drug Tests Reveal Cocaine
PUB landlords in Chorley were shocked and horrified after discovering surfaces within their premises were smeared with class A drugs.

Red Bags To Recycle
RESIDENTS are being reminded to recycle their old textiles instead of throwing them out with the rubbish.

More People Getting Active After Council Investment
THOUSANDS more people are getting active in Chorley after the town's All Seasons Leisure Centre underwent state-of-the-art improvements.

Chorley Chief Scoops Inspiring Woman Award
STRONG leadership and unwavering dedication to customer service have helped Chorley Council's Chief Executive Donna Hall be named one of the most inspiring women in the UK.

Borough's New First Citizen 'Honoured'
CHORLEY'S new first citizen today described how he planned to meet as many local people as possible as he took the helm for a year in office as the borough's Mayor.

Royal Fun At Astley Hall
PEOPLE are being invited to be a king or queen for the day at Astley Hall.

Market Improvements Given Thumbs Up
Dozens of people lent their support to plans for improving Chorley's Covered Market following a two-day consultation in the town centre.

Week of Action Leaves Residents Smiling
RESIDENTS in Clayton Brook are beaming with smiles after Chorley Council's second Week of Action was hailed a success.

Hundreds Log On To Live Election Results
HUNDREDS of people logged on to Chorley Council's website to see the results of the local elections posted live from the count.

£500 Up For Grabs In Chorley Smile Awards
PEOPLE are being urged to submit their entries now for the first ever Chorley Smile Awards with top prizes of £500 up for grabs.

Astley Park Closures
VISITORS to Chorley's popular Astley Park are being advised of closures in the coming weeks as work on the £2m upgrade nears completion.

Improved Services and Sick Days Halved For Council
INNOVATIVE management techniques and a dedication to improving services for customers has helped Chorley Council half the number of sick days taken by staff.

The Future of Chorley Markets - Have Your Say!
SHOPPERS, traders and local business people will be encouraged to have their say on the future of Chorley's famous covered market when a major consultation exercise kicks off later this month.

Chorley Chief Named Among UK's Most Inspiring Women
Donna Hall, Chief Executive at Chorley Council, has been nominated by Government officials as one of the most inspiring women in the country.

Ombudsman's Thumbs Up For Chorley
COUNCIL customers were today reassured that complaints were being investigated properly after the Local Government Ombudsman published its verdict on the authority.

Week of Action For Clayton Brook
RESIDENTS in Clayton Brook are being urged to get involved in the borough's second Week of Action when partner agencies and the Council's Chorley Smile campaign visit their area.

Election Results Are In
The votes have been counted, winning candidates announced and the Town Hall is emptying after a busy day of elections, which has seen Conservatives gain two seats.

Results Start Rolling In
The results have started coming in with the first seats being declared every few minutes.

First Result Is In
The first result at this year's local elections is in with the Conservative's retaining the Euxton North seat.

The Count Begins
The polling stations are closed and the ballot boxes are arriving at the Town Hall as the election count gets underway.

May 2008
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April 2008
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March 2008
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December 2007
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November 2007
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October 2007
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September 2007
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August 2007
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July 2007
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June 2007
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May 2007
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April 2007
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