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The Ark is Coming!

2013-05-23

Creativity Works are pleased to announce the launch of The Ark, a new art work by internationally acclaimed artist Beth Derbyshire.

Standards Committee Indepedent Persons Needed

2013-05-23

Hyndburn Council are on the hunt for local people with an interest in local issues and the wish to serve their local community, by supporting the work of the Standards Committee.

Great Harwood Farmers Market

2013-05-22

Great Harwood Farmers Market, run by the Council in Partnership with Gaskell Motor Bodies, is going from strength to strength, with more stalls and more visitors coming along each month to Towngate.

£1.27 Million For Hyndburn

2013-05-21

Hyndburn Council has welcomed the news that it is one of seven authorities nationally that will receive an Efficiency Support Grant to help push forward ambitious plans for reducing expenditure.

Hyndburn Sports Awards 2013 Nominations Now Open

2013-05-21

Nominations are now open for the Hyndburn Sports Awards, which celebrate the sporting achievements of local people and recognise their efforts and dedication to sport.

New Mayor Installed

2013-05-20

Councillor Judith Addison became Hyndburn's first citizen at the weekend, when she was installed as Mayor at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony, at Accrington Town Hall on Saturday 18 May.

Love Your Local Market!

2013-05-16

Fresh, local and value for money, every day of every week of every year.

Hyndburn Sports Awards 2013 - Now Open!

2013-05-16

Nominations are now open for the Hyndburn Sports Awards, which celebrate the sporting achievements of local people and recognise their efforts and dedication to sport.

Dyke Nook Gardens Wins the Green Corner Award

2013-05-16

Local people are being asked to get involved to help improve Dyke Nook Gardens on Whalley Road in Accrington, as part of the Green Corner Project.

Armed Forces Community Covenant Signed in Hyndburn

2013-05-08

Hyndburn's support for the armed services community has been reinforced by the signing of an official Covenant.

Accrington Town Centre and Pals Centenary Townscape Heritage Initiative

2013-05-01

Hyndburn Borough Council has received support for a £1.5m Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Accrington Town Centre and Pals Centenary project.

A Local Treasure - Dean Clough Walk

2013-04-26

Great Harwood PROSPECTS Panel is holding its Annual 'Walk in the Woods' event on Wednesday, 15 May.
This year the walk chosen is Dean Clough.

Be Part Of Summer Activities In Accrington Town Centre

2013-04-25

Consultation with town centre traders and recommendations by retail guru Mary Portas has prompted a bid to attract more people into Accrington Town Centre.

Mercer Memorial Clock Tower Wins HLF Support

2013-03-22

Hyndburn Council has received £27,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project to rejuvenate the Mercer Memorial Clock Tower; a key grade II listed building.

Older People's Champions Meet

2013-03-22

Councillors from across the North West who are championing the needs of older people, met recently at North Lancs Training Group in Accrington to highlight and spread good practice.

Grotto Boost For Mayors Charity Fund

2013-03-07

Cabinet Member for Town Centres, Cllr Clare Pritchard, has presented over £276 in funds raised from Santa's Grotto last Christmas to the Mayors Charities.

No Rise in Hyndburn's Share of Council Tax

2013-03-01

At Hyndburn's Council meeting yesterday evening, Council Leader, Cllr Miles Parkinson, announced that Hyndburn's element of Council Tax would not rise for 2013/4.

Saskia's Plea Impresses Leader

2013-02-21

A local girl has designed a poster asking people not to litter and to recycle more.

Charter For Young People

2013-02-13

Hyndburn's Cabinet recently voted to adopt the North West Trades Union Congress Charter for Young People.

Council Is Breastfeeding Friendly

2013-02-13

Hyndburn Council is officially breastfeeding friendly, with the adoption of a new policy which shows how breastfeeding mothers will be made welcome within Council offices and other public buildings.