Whitworth is a thriving town, population approximately 7,500, which is situated in the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, in the North West of England. Whitworth is nestled in the foothills of the Pennines, between the towns of Bacup to the north and Rochdale to the south.
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The finance monitoring committee meet regularly throughout the year to monitor the councils finances and budget. They meet after each financial quarter to monitor how the council is performing in line with the budget and they can also be asked to meet to look at particular situations.
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The Family Fun Day is organised by the Whitworth Tourism and Leisure Committee and usually takes place on an early Sunday in July 12pm and 4pm!
Whitworth is one of only four Rushcart celebrations still taking place regularly in the UK, all of them within close proximity: the others are held in Sowerby Bridge, Littleborough and Saddleworth. Whitworth, however, is the only one to use heather, not rushes.
The Mayor Elect, Councillor Lynda Barnes hosts a festive fashion show featuring local independent boutique 'Dawn Rose' along with other stalls.
The annual Remembrance Commemorations take place on the Sunday closest to Remembrance Day.
