Hyndburn Borough Council

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Leaders Viewpoint January 2012

Wednesday 11th January 2012

Leaders Viewpoint January 2012

Education and learning news

Fluorescent Bags To Keep Pupils Safe This Winter

OVER 1000 pupils in Hyndburn have been given fluorescent bags in a bid to keep them safe this winter.

Transport and streets news

More Free Grit For Residents

Councillor Munsif Dad, Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Environmental Issues, has announced that more grit bags are available for Hyndburn residents.

Health and social care news

Make Your Night Last This Christmas Says Safer Lancashire Partnership

The Christmas season is a chance to socialise most nights of the week for people in Lancashire. Whilst we all like a few drinks at home before going out, the consequences can get ugly.

Jobs and careers news

Scheme Success For Zafar

 A scheme to help local people achieve good health and get back into work has gone from strength to strength.

Leisure and culture news

Review Application received for Booze Corner, Burnley Road

An application has been received to review the premises Booze Corner, 86 Burnley Road, Accrington. BB5 1AF.

Advice and benefits news

Brightsparx Campaign Launched

The Brightsparx campaign, which centred around Scaitcliffe and West Accrington in the run up to bonfire night, was hailed a success by the Community Safety Partnership.

Business news

Cars In Garden Lead To Court

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.

Housing news

New Recycling Service Next Spring

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.

Environment and planning news

Untidy Garden Leads To Court

 An untidy garden at his bungalow landed Accrington man, Gerard Buckel, in court last week where magistrates ordered him to pay over £600 in fines and costs.

Council and democracy news

Council Scoops Another Green Award

Hyndburn Council's work to reduce its carbon footprint has led to it being named the as the Most Sustainable Organisation in the UK at this week's Public Sector Sustainability Awards 2011.

Community and living news

Keep Warm And Keep Safe This Winter

The Council has announced extra help to help make life safer and more comfortable this winter for some of Hyndburns most vulnerable households.


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