A Referenda is a ballot by which people directly decide between (usually two) alternatives on a major issue, such as whether or not to adopt a particular agenda, etc. A referendum was held on Thursday 23 June 2016 to decide on the question...
More infoAnnual Canvass 2011
The Register of Electors needs to be as up to date as possible so each year the Council conducts a canvass of all the residential properties in the Borough. Between 18 and 31 August 2011 every household in Hyndburn should receive an Electoral...
More infoLancashire County Council Elections
Hyndburn is part of Lancashire County Council and electors vote on the first Thursday in May, once every four years to elect County Councillors. The next election will take place on Thursday 4 May 2017. More information can be found at...
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Find out more information relating to the 2019 European Elections. Notice of Election 2019 Statement of Local Results 2014 Notice of European Elections 2014 Statement of Persons Nominated European Elections 2014 European Elections 2009 Results
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Anyone who is living overseas/abroad is entitled to vote in the UK for a period of 15 years after they were last included on the electoral register. If you have never been registered then you will not be eligible to be registered as an overseas...
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The Electoral Commission www.electoralcommission.org.uk An independent body set up by the UK Parliament in 2000. It is independent of the government and political parties and is directly accountable to Parliament through a committee chaired by...
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The Standards Committee is made up of four Councillors from Hyndburn Borough Council and three Parish Councillors from Altham Parish Council. The Members of the Standards Committee are currently as follows: Hyndburn Borough Council Members...
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Elections are held to elect the people who represent you on Hyndburn Borough Council, Lancashire County Council, the European Parliament, and at a national level, the House of Commons. You are allowed to vote if your name is on the Register of...
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