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
More infoLCC Plan for Mitigating the Consequences of an Off-Site Emergency
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
More infoFlood Advice and Sandbag Use
Hyndburn Borough Council is in the process of collecting information on flooding events in the Borough of Hyndburn. If you have been affected by flooding please fill in the Report
More infoFlooding incidents
The Council has powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991 and Public Health Act 1936 to deal with watercourses where there is a risk of flooding and also provides a first
More infoSevere or Adverse Weather
by Paul Fleck
Severe or hazardous weather has the potential to cause danger to life or widespread disruption of communication and transport through the region. For up-to-date information regarding adverse weather conditions please
More infoPandemic Influenza
by Paul Fleck
Visit the Gov.UK web site for up-to-date information regarding pandemic influenza such as Swine Flu. Further information can be found through the National Pandemic Flu Service on 0800 1 513
More infoCivil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004
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
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