Housing news

Recycle, Recycle

Published: Thursday 3rd January 2013

Hyndburn residents are being urged to recycle as much as possible, including real Christmas trees and to use the Council’s free bulky waste service.

Recycle All The Way

Published: Thursday 6th December 2012

At this time of year the Council is reminding residents to recycle as much waste as possible and that its bulky waste service is still free.

40 Prizes Still Up For Grabs

Published: Tuesday 4th December 2012

The Council’s Cashback Challenge has reached the half-way point. As the 200 tonne recycling increase has not been met in the first 6 months the 20 prizes will now rollover into the second 6 months.

Cash Back Challenge

Published: Thursday 16th August 2012

The Cash Back Challenge is an innovative and exciting new recycling campaign where residents will be rewarded for recycling more of their waste.

Recycling In Hyndburn Is Even Better!

Published: Tuesday 19th June 2012

From the 25 June 2012, Hyndburn Borough Council is launching a new and improved recycling service.

Woodnook to benefit from £3.7 million investment

Published: Thursday 31st May 2012

Hyndburn Borough Council has been successful in securing £3.7 million to bring empty homes back into use.

Recycle More, Rewards Galore!

Published: Thursday 22nd March 2012

Hyndburn Council is one of only 16 local authorities to receive extra funding from the Government to pilot an innovative and exciting recycling campaign.

Council Signs Commitment To Improve Business Recycling And Rubbish Collections

Published: Thursday 22nd March 2012

The Council has signed up to a national Commitment to ensure businesses in Hyndburn receive a waste and recycling collection service which meets their needs and gives value for money.

Cars In Garden Lead To Court

Published: Tuesday 13th December 2011

An Accrington man was ordered to pay almost ?6,000 in fines and costs by Burnley Crown Court recently after ignoring a planning enforcement notice.

New Recycling Service Next Spring

Published: Monday 17th October 2011

Recycling for Hyndburn folk is set to get even easier! Next Spring will see the introduction of new vehicles that will collect cans, bottles and jars, plus textiles and cardboard.

Deputy Leader Meets With Housing Minister

Published: Tuesday 20th September 2011

The Council's Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Clare Pritchard, met with Housing Minister, Grant Shapps, at Westminster to discuss the issue of housing in Hyndburn.

Gardeners Turn Out For Big Heap

Published: Thursday 1st September 2011

Over 300 Hyndburn gardeners braved the worst of the Lancashire weather to claim their free compost from our Big Heap.

Council In Bid For New Recycling Scheme

Published: Thursday 21st July 2011

An innovative new scheme to boost Hyndburn's impressive recycling record could be on the cards if a bid for Government funding is successful.

Appeal For Help With Blighted Sites

Published: Wednesday 15th June 2011

Cllr Clare Pritchard, Cabinet Member for Environmental Issues in Hyndburn, has spoken out about blighted sites in the borough and appealed to local people to help tackle the problem.