The Housing Renewal Policy identifies the forms of assistance, including financial assistance that will be available from the Council to assist vulnerable occupiers in all tenures including disabled people to
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The Shires, Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle The new housing development called The Shires on Thwaites Road in Oswaldtwistle has got a number of affordable 3 bed room houses for sale at
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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Ensuring that your home is energy efficient not only reduces carbon emissions but can also save you money on your energy bills. Measures such as insulating the loft and walls
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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
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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
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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
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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
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