Councillor Nathan McCollum-Pendle Rural

Councillor Nathan McCollum-Pendle Rural proud County Councillor for Reform UK- representing Pendle Rural

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🚧 Upcoming Road Closure – ColnePlease be aware of a temporary road closure affecting Princess Street, Crabtree Street, S...
08/09/2026

🚧 Upcoming Road Closure – Colne

Please be aware of a temporary road closure affecting Princess Street, Crabtree Street, Sutherland Street and Calder Street, Colne.

📅 Start date: 17 August 2026
📅 Expected end date: 18 December 2026

The closure is required to allow carriageway and footway improvement works, including raising the table.

I’m sharing this information so residents and local businesses are aware of the planned works and can make any necessary arrangements.

As always, I’ll continue to monitor the works and raise any concerns brought to my attention.

08/09/2026

🚨 COTTON TREE LANE – FURTHER UPDATE

I have now received a further update following this morning’s meeting with United Utilities.

Let’s be absolutely clear: this situation has been caused by a failure of United Utilities’ sewer infrastructure, including a collapse underneath Cotton Tree Lane.

The road is currently open with temporary traffic lights, but unfortunately the full road closure will now have to be reinstated so emergency repairs can begin this week.

I know residents and businesses in Trawden and Winewall are incredibly frustrated. Quite frankly, I am too.

People have already been put through unnecessary uncertainty, disruption and concern. Local businesses cannot afford to keep dealing with restrictions, and residents deserve better communication and proper planning.

The good news is that United Utilities have confirmed the works will initially focus on repairing the collapsed sewer and the damaged footway. Once that first phase is complete, the road should return to being managed with temporary traffic lights while the remaining highway repairs are carried out, including the long-standing damage in the centre of the road.

United Utilities have also carried out CCTV investigations and confirmed that this is the only sewer damage identified. They have inspected the culvert beneath the road and have raised no concerns about its current condition.

I will continue to hold the relevant organisations to account.

Residents should not be left in the dark, and local businesses should not be expected to simply absorb the consequences of failures that are not of their making.

I will keep pushing for the works to be completed as quickly as possible, for disruption to be kept to an absolute minimum, and for residents and businesses to receive proper communication throughout.

This isn't about party politics.

It's about standing up for Trawden and Winewall and making sure our communities get the answers and action they deserve.

I will continue to keep you updated.

07/09/2026

🚨 UPDATE: COTTON TREE LANE

Following the concerns raised by residents and businesses, myself and the other ward councillors have received an important update from Lancashire County Council.

United Utilities have now accepted responsibility for the defect on their sewer system and are preparing the necessary repair works.

LCC are also due to meet with United Utilities to discuss the remedial measures required for the damage caused to Cotton Tree Lane following the sewer failure.

I have also been assured that, once works are undertaken, United Utilities are expected to look at using temporary traffic signals and a traffic contraflow to maintain access where possible.

The original closure was put in place as an emergency, meaning there was unfortunately no opportunity for advance notice to residents and businesses. However, we have made it very clear that access for residents and local businesses must be properly considered.

We will continue to monitor this situation closely and keep residents updated as we receive further information.

This is about making sure Cotton Tree Lane is repaired properly while keeping our residents and businesses moving. 💪

07/09/2026

🚨 REFORM UK WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG! 🇬🇧

LGR has now been SUSPENDED pending a review — exactly the kind of thing we have been calling for.

From day one, Reform UK has opposed this rushed and unwanted reorganisation because we believe it doesn’t put Lancashire residents first.

We warned that forcing through massive changes to local government without properly considering the impact on our communities and local services was simply not good enough.

Now the Government has hit the pause button.

Why? Because the warnings were right.

This is not the time for politicians to pat themselves on the back. It’s time to listen to residents, protect local services and come up with a plan that actually works for the people of Lancashire.

👉 Reform fought it. Reform warned about it. And now the Government is reviewing it.

Reform UK was right all along.

📢 SHARE THIS FAR AND WIDE!

"Read the Reform Lancashire statement"

https://reformlancashire.co.uk/reform-news/reform-lancashire-government-pause-proves-warnings-were-right-all-along

04/09/2026

🚨 UPDATE: COTTON TREE LANE ROAD CLOSURE

Following concerns raised by residents, I spent last night speaking with various officers within the Highways Department and made sure the issues and concerns brought to me were fully put across.

I’m pleased to say that the closure has now been suspended while Lancashire County Council speaks with the bus company to ensure residents are not left trapped or without suitable access.

When the closure does eventually go ahead, the Communications Department has also agreed to contact local businesses directly that may be affected. Businesses will be provided with a dedicated email address so they can raise any issues or concerns and receive support.

I will continue to monitor this closely and keep residents updated.

This is exactly why it’s important to listen to residents and make sure their concerns are heard.

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – COTTON TREE LANE, COLNEPlease find attached, for your information, a copy of the signed tempo...
02/09/2026

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – COTTON TREE LANE, COLNE

Please find attached, for your information, a copy of the signed temporary road closure for Cotton Tree Lane, Colne.

📅 1st September 2026 – 30th September 2026

The closure is required to allow emergency carriageway repair works to be carried out by Lancashire County Council.

Please plan your journeys accordingly and allow extra time where necessary.

I’ll continue to keep residents updated as the works progress.

*UPDATED* Facebook decided to decrease the quality of the original post. This one should not be an issue 📍 COLNE IMPROVE...
02/09/2026

*UPDATED* Facebook decided to decrease the quality of the original post. This one should not be an issue

📍 COLNE IMPROVEMENT WORKS – PLANS

As promised, I’ve attached the plans for the upcoming Colne improvement works for residents to have a look through.

I want to make sure residents are kept fully informed about what is being proposed and what the works will involve.

❓ If you have any questions, concerns or anything you’d like me to raise, please message me directly and I’ll do my best to assist.

Your views matter, and I’ll continue to keep residents updated throughout the works.

01/09/2026

🚧 UPDATE: COLNE HIGHWAYS WORKS 🚧

Following the meeting that Cllr Marion Atkinson and I had with Lancashire County Council Highways, I wanted to provide residents with an update.

I believe in full transparency, so below are some of the concerns we raised. These concerns have come directly from residents across Colne, as well as issues we have identified ourselves as councillors.

We will continue to monitor these issues closely and hold the relevant teams to account.

🔹 Deliveries to Bees Knees – Colne Lane
Concerns were raised that delivery vehicles could obstruct traffic, particularly buses travelling along Colne Lane. Design engineers have been asked to review the delivery arrangements and available carriageway space if vehicles continue to stop where the parking bays have been suspended.

🔹 Water pooling outside the library
Concerns were raised about water pooling at the bus stop outside the library. Highways have confirmed this issue has already been captured within the design, following input from the Area Engineer. The area will also be monitored after the new surfacing is completed to ensure the problem is resolved.

🔹 Coaches stopping on Craddock Road
We raised concerns about National Express coaches reportedly stopping on Craddock Road, particularly when the road becomes two-way and there is only one traffic lane in each direction.

Highways have advised that they were not previously aware of National Express servicing Colne and their current website does not show a Colne stop. They are looking into which coach operator is using the location and, if confirmed, will contact the operator to see whether alternative arrangements can be made.

🔹 Market Street bus stop
The remaining bus stop on Market Street, adjacent to the library, will be used by the 60, 60A and 68 services. Other services travelling along Market Street may also use this stop to pick up or drop off passengers before continuing to Colne Bus Station.

🔹 Windy Bank bus services
The 60, 60A and 68 services will continue to use Windy Bank. Highways have confirmed this will be the smaller Vision bus that was discussed at our meeting.

These are important changes to Colne's road network, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.

If you have any concerns about the works or notice issues once the changes are implemented, please get in touch.

We will continue to raise residents' concerns and push for the best possible outcome for Colne.

🚧 PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE – COLNE 🚧Please see details of a proposed temporary road closure on Skipton Old Road and Bent La...
01/09/2026

🚧 PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE – COLNE 🚧

Please see details of a proposed temporary road closure on Skipton Old Road and Bent Lane, Colne, from 8th October 2026.

The closure is to enable access to a joint box for cabling works, which will be carried out by Sunbelt Rentals Ltd.

I’m sharing this so residents and motorists in the area are aware and can plan ahead. Please allow extra time for your journey and use alternative routes where possible.

I’ll keep residents updated with any further information I receive.

Cllr Nathan McCollum

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – KEIGHLEY ROAD, COLNE 🚧For residents’ information, there will be a temporary road closure on K...
01/09/2026

🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – KEIGHLEY ROAD, COLNE 🚧

For residents’ information, there will be a temporary road closure on Keighley Road, Colne, from 28th September 2026.

The closure is required to allow JN Civils to carry out remedial works to rectify a defect in the carriageway.

Please be aware of the closure and allow extra time for your journey where necessary.

I’ll continue to keep residents updated on local roadworks and closures.

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