Burnley Borough Council

Remembrance Arrangements in Burnley Remembrance Sunday Service 📆 Sunday 9th November 2025 ⏰ 10:30am Remembrance Day Service at the Peace Gardens 📆 Tuesday 11th November ⏰ 11:00am The people of Burnley will come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve our country. All are welcome to attend. Find full event details and how to get involved at: https://lnkd.in/en3FaFcx

By-elections will take place in the Lanehead and Queensgate Wards of Burnley on Tuesday 4th November 2025. To vote at the polling station in this election, you’ll need to show photo ID. Find out what is accepted and apply for free voter ID if you need to ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ebtgxBnc

Reminder: Our Contact Centre is closed this morning for essential staff training. We’ll reopen at 10.30am and remain open as usual until 5pm. Thank you for your patience.

Have Your Say on the Future of Local Government in Burnley and Pendle Residents, businesses, and community organisations in Burnley and Pendle are invited to share their views on proposals for how local councils across Lancashire could be reorganised. 📝 Take part in the consultation Survey open: Tuesday 7th October – Sunday 26th October 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSRe_96S 📄 Learn more about the proposals here: https://lnkd.in/eNdSVGSn Paper copies are available in Burnley Town Hall.

It's the final week to register your event with us, closing Tuesday 29th October. Please fill out this quick and easy form before the week ends, both for your safety and the safety of others this Bonfire Night: https://lnkd.in/e8GTXKHR The annual bonfire and firework display notification scheme is designed for individuals and organisations planning bonfires or firework displays leading up to and around Bonfire Night. The scheme has been effective in reducing the number of fire service call-outs for nuisance fires during their busiest time of the year. Here's a few tips on firework safety if you do choose to have your own display:

💟 Share this post with a friend or family member who might need support with keeping well this winter 💟 Five tips on looking after yourself ❄️ 🚶 Eat well and stay active. Eating regularly helps keep you warm so try to have at least one hot meal a day along with regular hot drinks. Staying active generates heat and helps to keep you warm so when you’re inside, try to move about every hour or so. If you find walking difficult, you could try some simple chair-based exercises while sitting or holding onto the back of a chair. 🧣 Keep yourself warm. Layer clothing, wear a hat and gloves when outside to insulate your extremities, wrap up in blankets when indoors. 🏠 Create a warm environment. Insulating your home not only keeps you warm but will also help to keep your energy costs down. 💜 Look after each other. Encourage the older people you know to look after their health – one of the easiest ways to do this is to make sure they've had their free flu jab. ☕Try to make time for relatives, friends and neighbours. Darker nights and cold weather can make it harder for people to get out and about and we can all end up feeling lonely or out of sorts. Calling for a chat, popping in for a brew or even sending a card in the post can really help let someone know you're thinking about them helping them 💷 Seek support - We’ve set out below a number of services and organisations that provide support in a wide range of ways. Click here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/esMSaZ4Y Burnley Together Age UK Burnley Leisure & Culture Citizens Advice East Lancashire East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) Lancashire County Council Change Grow Live The Calico Group Calico Homes HCRG Care Group Smokefree Lancashire

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This Saturday, some incredible volunteers will be creating the Garden of Remembrance as we prepare for this year’s Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services. Over approximately 7 hours, they will carefully place nearly 3,500 remembrance crosses, 20 conflict crosses, and four special crosses to honour the towns’ Victoria Cross recipients. These white crosses remain unnamed, reflecting the poignant symbolism of the "Tomb of the Unknown Warrior". A plaque in the garden will share a brief history for those who wish to learn more. If you’d like to honour someone personally, you can purchase a brown wooden cross from the Poppy Shop in Burnley Town Centre (formerly Game, near Marks & Spencer’s). The shop is open 10am-3 pm, Monday to Saturday, starting Thursday, 23 October. These crosses can be placed in the designated area at the front right of the garden. We kindly ask that you respect the white crosses already in place, preserving their silent tribute to the unknown. Thank you for helping us honour and remember.

Please note: Our Contact Centre will be closed on Wednesday morning (22nd October) for essential staff training. The Centre will reopen at 10.30am. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Lanehead & Queensgate Residents - Voting Deadlines A reminder that by-elections are taking place in the Lanehead and Queensgate wards on Tuesday 4th November 2025. ❗️Postal vote deadline: TODAY at 5pm Apply or make changes here: gov.uk/apply-postal-vote 🕔 Proxy vote deadline: Monday 27th October at 5pm Apply here: gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote The full details are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/e828S8dN