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Clitheroe Food Festival Returns Saturday 8 August 2026!
The popular food extravaganza features some of the region’s best food and drink, along with a feast of family-friendly fun and huge dollop of street entertainment.
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Ribble Valley ‘Delighted’ by Four Unitaries Announcement
The change will see Ribble Valley combined with Preston and Lancaster, the option unanimously supported by borough councillors.
Local Government Reorganisation
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Clitheroe’s future “hots up”
Summer 2026 is turning out to be a season of rising temperatures and changing times as major community projects “hot up” and take shape.
Summer of Change
Local Plan
The Local Plan Scoping Consultation and a ‘Call for Sites’ exercise will run between 3 July and 14 August 2026.
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International Cycle Race on its Way to Ribble Valley
The second stage of this year’s Tour of Britain Women’s cycle race will start in Clitheroe.
Ribble Valley Welcomes Tour of Britain Women’s Cycle Race
Ribblesdale Pool Closed to Undergo Essential Improvements
The pool will be closed to the public from 4 April 2026 to allow the improvements to be carried out.
Temporary Closure for Refurbishment
Ribble Valley News
Ribble Valley Borough Council has published the latest edition of its community newspaper.
Autumn/Winter 2025
Sign Up for Council Tax E-Billing
Council tax and business ratepayers in Ribble Valley can now access their accounts 24/7.
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Community Groups Directory
The Community Groups Directory outlines dozens of groups and clubs across the borough offering a host of hobbies, interests, sports and pastimes.
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Clitheroe Food Festival Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
Motorists and residents are advised that there will be a series of road closures and parking restrictions in Clitheroe during the town’s food festival on Saturday, August 8.
Clash of Steel Comes to Clitheroe Castle During ‘Day of Knights’
Clitheroe Castle will resound to the clash of friendly steel when it hosts a ‘Day of Knights’ featuring top European martial arts group the Silver School of Arms.
Taxi Safety Checks Help Keep the Public Safe in Ribble Valley
A joint operation by the council and DVSA saw officers carry out a further round of spot checks in Ribble Valley to ensure the safety and reliability of taxis in the area.
Events
Clitheroe Food Festival
Clitheroe Food Festival will return for 2026 on Saturday 8 August, sponsored by Fort Vale Engineering and Castlewood Care Home, and organised by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
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To contact Ribble Valley Borough Council please telephone 01200 425111 or use our contact form.