Changes to the Animal Licensing Laws The Government has now published updated legislation for animal businesses and confirmed that these changes will take effect from 1 October 2018. Under the new laws, animal boarding businesses including home...
More infoPublic Notice: The Borough of Hyndburn Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing No.1 2018
Housing Act 2004, Sections 80 – 84 and Regulation 9 of The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions)(England)Regulations 2006 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 7 July 2017 Hyndburn Borough...
More infoBurning of Waste in Great Harwood – Air Pollution Monitoring
The attached report provides details of air quality monitoring conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment for Hyndburn Borough Council between March and July 2017. The aims of the programme were to monitor air pollution in the local area...
More infoHousing FAQs
Q: Please could you give me the details of the rent deposit bond scheme? Q: What is Selective Licensing? Q: What does being ‘Fit and proper’ mean? Q: What does ‘Selective’ mean in relation to Selective Licensing? Q: Why...
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How do I find a private let? / Where to Look for Private Rented Accommodation Local newspapers – Accrington Observer / Lancashire Evening Telegraph Local letting agents and estate agents Shop windows and boards Adverts in windows of...
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Hyndburn Council has a dedicated Commercial Property section run by members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Types of property include, shops, offices, industrial units and land for residential, industrial, and grazing uses. The...
More infoEnergy Efficiency
Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 places a requirement on local authorities to issue progress reports on the status of their plans to implement energy efficiency measures in the residential housing sector. The report details how Hyndburn will...
More infoPrivate Landlords’ Forum
The purpose of the Landlords’ Forum is to promote consultation between the Council and private landlords who rent properties within the Borough of Hyndburn. The Forum run in partnership with the National Landlords Association (NLA)...
More infoEmpty Homes
Empty homes are a wasted resource considering the number of people on housing waiting lists and others looking for alternative forms of affordable housing. Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking your assistance in identifying long term empty homes...
More infoProperties Detrimental to Amenity
The Housing and Environmental Standards Team can take action against properties which are adversely affecting the amenity because of their condition. This can include properties with a combination of broken or boarded windows, graffiti, damage...
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Landlord’s Responsibilities The property must be dry, safe and structurally stable. It must have adequate heating, drainage, lighting, ventilation, toilet and bathing facilities. It should meet minimum health and safety standards. The...
More infoWoodnook
A joint venture between PlaceFirst and Together Housing Group was appointed as the Council’s Lead Developer Partner for Woodnook on 11 January 2012. Since then, the Council has secured £3.8 million Empty Homes Funding that will be matched...
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