Imposta 1 Abbey Street Accrington BB5 1EN The last date for representations is 23 September 2022. The Acorn (prev Brickworks) Hyndburn Road Accrington BB5 1PY The last date for
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
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
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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
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It is illegal to hold a street collection to collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes without obtaining a street collection licence from the
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A permit is required to undertake a ‘house to house’ collection, under the House to House Collections Act 1939. The application must be submitted at least 28 days before the
More infoPrivate Hire Operators Licence
Anyone who accepts or invites bookings for private hire vehicles must have a private hire operator’s licence. Members of the public have initial contact with the operator and make the
More infoActivities on Broadway and Market Way, Accrington
The Council is keen to encourage events, activities and entertainment on pedestrian areas in Accrington to add vitality. This relates to the area owned by Hyndburn Borough Council, namely Broadway
More infoScrap Metal Licensing
There have been some recent changes introduced by the government to regulate the scrap metal sector. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 has replaced the previous registration system for scrap
More infoHackney Carriage/Private Hire – Accident Damaged Vehicles
Current procedure: If your vehicle has received any accident damage (which materially affect the safety, performance or appearance of the vehicle) it MUST be reported to the Licensing Department within
More infoTaxi Refunds
We have recently discovered that the increases in fees for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle licences and Operators Licences were not advertised correctly. We will therefore refund any money
More infoSexual Entertainment Venues
Hyndburn Borough Council (the Council) is able to regulate sex establishments through Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (the 1982 Act), in particular sex shops and sex
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