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Chorley welcomes new Mayor for its municipal year, Councillor Tommy Gray
The Mayor was appointed at the Annual Meeting of Chorley's full Council last night.

Entertainment fit for a King in Chorley!
Thousands of visitors flocked to Chorley with two of the towns popular annual events taking place over Coronation Weekend.

On your marks, get set.... for a great time in Chorley
It's almost time for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run. Whether you're running, supporting or visiting, get ready for a great day.

Picnic In The Park to return for a right royal day
The free to attend family event is set to return on the day of King Charles III Coronation with a royal theme to match.

Exciting businesses on the menu at Chorley's covered Market
Exciting new food businesses are moving into the 1498 food and beverage area in Chorley's covered market.

Milestone Meadow sees £90,000 facelift following full refurbishment
Chorley Council fully refurbished the play area this year, creating a fantastic state-of-the-art space for residents to enjoy.

Chorley 10K - Have you registered yet?
It's less than 7 weeks until race day with places filling up for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run on Sunday 7 May.

Chorley Council 2023-24 budget approved
The full budget for the next financial year was approved by Chorley Council last night (28.02.23).
Tatton Gardens completion brings outstanding facilities to the community
A new extra care facility and whole host of community facilities are now complete in Chorley.

What's Your Story Chorley? The annual festival of words returns to the borough this March
The famous annual festival of words returns on Saturday 25 March which will bring well known authors, storytellers, and poets to Chorley town centre.

Chorley 10K set to return to Chorley town centre
Lace up those running shoes as the fourth Chorley 10k and 2K Family Race will return to Chorley on Sunday 7 May 2023.

Winter Wonderland attraction proving as popular as ever
The popularity of Chorley town centre's Christmas attraction, Winter Wonderland, showed no sign of slowing during the recent festive season.

Parking changes for Chorley
From February new parking tariffs will come into operation in Chorley town centre.

Chorley Council delivers balanced budget proposals, focussing on excellent services and key investments to support communities despite ongoing economic concerns
The council is seeking resident views on their plans before a full decision will be made in February.

A final Freedom of the Borough parade to take place through Chorley Town Centre by 3 Medical Regiment on Saturday 28 January
Residents are invited to come along to view 3 Medical Regiment - a Regular Army unit based in Preston which provides front line medical support - take their final Freedom of the Borough march through Chorley Town Centre on 28 January

Annual service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
The special service will return to Chorley on Saturday 21 January at the Cenotaph in Astley Park from 10.45am.

Sign up for a free tree
Reserve your free tree by 20 January to collect at our tree giveaway event on Saturday 18 February. There are plenty of species to choose from.

A new café and deli has opened at Chorley's town centre extra care facility.
The Bees Kitchen and Deli at Primrose Gardens is now open and is the latest exciting addition to the council-owned residential village.

Council seeks views on future development for the borough
Residents in Chorley are being asked for their views on where future development should take place as a new local plan is drawn up for central Lancashire.