Nelson is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle in Lancashire, England, with a population of 29,135 in 2011. It is 4 miles north of Burnley and 2.5 miles southwest of Colne. Nelson is also near the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Which areas are in Pendle?
Pendle is broken down into 5 area committee localities:
- Barrowford and Western Parishes.
- Brierfield and Reedley.
- Colne and District.
- Nelson.
- West Craven.
Which council covers Nelson?
Nelson City Council's area covers the entire region of Nelson, covering 424 km2. Its population was 53,082 in 2018. It borders the Tasman and Marlborough Districts. Councillors are elected for three year terms through local elections.
