Please read carefully before starting your online claim form. From 14th February 2018 we are no longer accepting claims for Housing Benefit unless you fall into one of the following categories: You or your partner are state pension credit age. If...
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[nextpage title=”Introduction”] 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...
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[nextpage title=”Introduction”] Universal credit is part of the Government’s Welfare Reform. It is a new benefit that is replacing 6 existing benefits with a single monthly payment if you are out of work or on a low income...
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[nextpage title=”Apply for a new Premises Licence”] 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...
More infoLicensing Act 2003 Applications Currently In Consultation
New Premises Licence Application Hoyle Bottom Spirits Ltd 2A Hoyle Bottom Oswaldtwistle Lancashire BB5 3RU Last date for representations 21 December 2018
More infoTaxi Safeguarding Training Sessions
The training session aims to raise awareness among taxi drivers about child sexual exploitation (CSE) in line with adviceand guidance from national experts. This training will help Taxi drivers take part in the fight against child abuse. The...
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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...
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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...
More infoLicences and street trading
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 ...
More infoCouncil Tax Bands – April 1991
Band Price Range – April 1991 Band Value of the property A Up to £40,000 B £40,001 – £52,000 C £52,001 – £68,000 D £68,001 – £88,000 E £88,001 – £120,000 F £120,001 – £160,000 G £160,001...
More infoLCC Plan for Mitigating the Consequences of an Off-Site Emergency
[nextpage title=”William Blythe Ltd”] To ensure that arrangements are in place to deal with the off-site consequences of an incident at the site however unlikely, Lancashire County Council produce an off-site emergency plan. This is...
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