The Housing Renewal Policy identifies the forms of assistance, including financial assistance that will be available from the Council to assist vulnerable occupiers in all tenures including disabled people to
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The Shires, Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle The new housing development called The Shires on Thwaites Road in Oswaldtwistle has got a number of affordable 3 bed room houses for sale at
More infoProposed Selective Licensing Designation 2017
Following a period of consultation Hyndburn Borough Council sought an urgent Cabinet decision on 7 July 2017 to designate a Private Landlord Selective Licensing Scheme for parts of Accrington and
More infoNeighbourhood Planning in Hyndburn
The Localism Act (2011) and the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 deliver the Coalition Government’s commitment to create the ‘Big Society’ and neighbourhood planning. We have produced a toolkit of advice and guidance
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Ensuring that your home is energy efficient not only reduces carbon emissions but can also save you money on your energy bills. Measures such as insulating the loft and walls
More infoPrivate Landlords’ Forum
The purpose of the Landlords’ Forum is to promote consultation between the Council and private landlords who rent properties within the Borough of Hyndburn. The Forum run in partnership with
More infoEmpty Homes
Empty homes are a wasted resource considering the number of people on housing waiting lists and others looking for alternative forms of affordable housing. Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking your
More infoProperties Detrimental to Amenity
The Housing and Environmental Standards Team can take action against properties which are adversely affecting the amenity because of their condition. This can include properties with a combination of broken
More infoPrivate Rented Sector
Landlord’s Responsibilities The property must be dry, safe and structurally stable. It must have adequate heating, drainage, lighting, ventilation, toilet and bathing facilities. It should meet minimum health and safety standards.
More infoWoodnook
A joint venture between PlaceFirst and Together Housing Group was appointed as the Council’s Lead Developer Partner for Woodnook on 11 January 2012. Since then, the Council has secured £3.8 million
More infoAccrington Town Team
Accrington Town Team seeks to deliver the vision to promote Accrington as a Floral Market Town, improve prosperity, enhance the wellbeing of the community and create a viable Town centre
More infoCommunity Right to Bid and Assets of Community Value
Across Hyndburn there are buildings and amenities that are important to the communities that use them. The closure or sale of these places can sometimes damage communities. Under the Localism
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