To search using our online GIS (Geographical Information System) mapping system we recommend using a fast internet connection due to the large amount of data on the maps. Go straight to online mapping if you have used our system previously You...
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Business Rates
National Non Domestic Rates (NNDR), also known as business rates are charged on non-domestic or commercial properties and help fund local services. Commercial properties are given a rateable value by the Valuation Office Agency. This rateable...
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Revenue We currently spend around £11m each year on a range of services for people who live and work in Hyndburn. People make use of our services most days. Refuse and recycling collections, parks and play areas, sports and leisure, protecting...
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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 food produced in a clean, hygienic manner. The statutory functions of the Food...
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Acupuncture, ear-piercing, tattooing, electrolysis 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...
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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 safety advice for members of the public. The FSA provide...
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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 and safety of the consumer. We will also...
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Hyndburn Borough Council operates a street trading consent scheme under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, for all street trading activities such as hot food vehicles, ice cream vans and flower stalls. This page outlines...
More infoPlanning Policy in Hyndburn
Planning policies shape how places will be developed in the future. They provide the policy framework for the long-term development of the Borough and are the basis upon which planning decisions are based. View the Hyndburn Local Plan 1996 and...
More infoBusiness Rates Revaluation 2017
From 1st April 2017, all commercial buildings and offices in the borough have been given a new rateable value which is used to calculate the amount of business rates a business occupying that space has to pay. This process is known as...
More infoHyndburn’s new Local Plan
Local Plan public consultation 16 December 2019 – 27 January 2020 (this consultation is now closed) Gypsy and Traveller policy and site options consultation paper Final opportunity for ‘Call for Sites’ submissions Structure of...
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