Hyndburn’s Council Tax Support Scheme Council Tax Benefit was abolished in April 2013 and replaced with a local scheme known as Council Tax Support. Council Tax Support is similar to the old Council Tax Benefit scheme, however the main...
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Council Tax is a national system of paying a tax towards local services. It was introduced in 1993 and is collected in Hyndburn by us as a billing authority. We collect Council Tax on behalf of Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Fire and...
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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 and inclusive policy-making process. The Civil Contingencies...
More infoHousing Benefit after 14 February 2018
Please read carefully before starting your online claim form. We are no longer accepting claims for Housing Benefit unless you fall into one of the following categories: You and your partner are state pension credit age. If you are not sure, you...
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Council Tax is a national system of paying a tax towards local services. It was introduced in 1993 and is collected in Hyndburn by us as a billing authority. We collect Council Tax on behalf of Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Fire and...
More infoUniversal Credit
Universal credit is part of the Government’s Welfare Reform. It is a new benefit that has replaced 6 existing benefits with a single monthly payment if you are out of work or on a low income. Details about Universal Credit can be found on the...
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The following is intended as a guide to making an application for a premises licence. Hyndburn Borough Council cannot take responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions. You may wish to seek your own independent legal advice before...
More infoLicensing Act 2003 Applications Currently In Consultation
Variation Application for The Pack Elton Road Belthorn Blackburn BB1 2PL Last date for representations is 28 November 2019 New Premise Licence Application for Fish and Chip Parlour 27 Queen Street Great Harwood Blackburn BB6 7QN...
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Council Tax Support was introduced in April 2013 as a local replacement of the national Council Tax Benefit scheme. From April 2017, all working age claimants of Council Tax Support will pay a minimum of 30% of their Council Tax liability...
More infoLiquor and Entertainment (Licensing Act 2003)
Liquor and Entertainment Licensing in Hyndburn Full responsibility for the licensing system transferred to the local authority on 24 November 2005. The LICENSING ACT 2003 has changed the existing laws about the type of licences needed to provide...
More infoTaxi and Private Hire in Hyndburn
Taxis or Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicles are licensed to ensure that they are suitable and safe for the carriage of the public. The legislation covering the Private Hire and Hackney carriage is quite different. In brief, a taxi...
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Welcome to Licensing Hyndburn Borough Council is responsible for several areas of Licensing designed to protect public safety and promote public confidence in activities that may otherwise be open to exploitation. Contact the service as follows ...
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