Equality and Diversity Scheme: 2020-2025

hbcadmin, 16 January 2020

We’ve updated our Equality and Diversity Scheme which outlines some key ways we’re planning to meet our equality duties. Please click on the link below to download a copy of […]

Emergency Planning

hbcadmin, 27 August 2019

The Civil Contingencies Bill was introduced to Parliament on 7 January 2004. Its development was informed from the start by close consultation with key stakeholders in what was an open [...] Read more

Polling District Review

hbcadmin, 9 August 2019

Hyndburn Borough Council is launching a review of polling stations across the borough to make sure they meet the needs of residents. The review, which begins on 9 September, will […]

Food and Safety Advice for the Public

hbcadmin, 19 February 2019

Before contacting the team directly we suggest that you view the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) website as this provides comprehensive food safety advice for members of the public. The FSA […]

Rishton and Great Harwood Cemetery

hbcadmin, 18 September 2018

Firstly if you are looking for information for the original Great Harwood Cemetery which dates back to 1887 please use this link. The newly opened Rishton and Great Harwood Cemetery […]

Contact us

hbcadmin, 10 August 2018

You can contact the Food and Safety Team by email or telephone; food_team@hyndburnbc.gov.uk 01254-388111

What we do

hbcadmin, 10 August 2018

What we are responsible for Food safety is a major part of the Food and Safety Officer’s work. Our job is to ensure that food business supply wholesome and safe […]

Health and safety

hbcadmin, 10 August 2018

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 requires that all persons that carry out acupuncture, tattooing, semi- permanent make up, ear piercing and electrolysis be registered with the local authority. […]

For the public

hbcadmin, 10 August 2018

We can assist you with food hygiene in the home. Before contacting the team directly we suggest that you view the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) website as this provides comprehensive food […]

Food safety for business

hbcadmin, 10 August 2018

Environmental health officers aim to ensure that all food and drink intended for human consumption by Hyndburn’s food businesses is produced, stored, distributed or handled without risk to the health […]