Housing Act 2004, Sections 80 – 84 and Regulation 9 of The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Other Houses (Miscellaneous Provisions)(England)Regulations 2006 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 7 July 2017 Hyndburn Borough...
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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 Church. The reason for the urgency is to try to...
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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 to...
More infoProposed Selective Licensing Designation Consultation 2017
Hyndburn has an existing selective licensing designation for parts of Accrington and Church that will come to an end after 5 years on the 30th November 2017. Evidence indicates that the existing designation, alongside other measures, is starting...
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Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 places a requirement on local authorities to issue progress reports on the status of their plans to implement energy efficiency measures in the residential housing sector. The report details how Hyndburn will...
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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 the National Landlords Association (NLA)...
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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 assistance in identifying long term empty homes...
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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 or boarded windows, graffiti, damage...
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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. The...
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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 Empty Homes Funding that will be matched...
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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 economy. It provides an opportunity to work with partners...
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 Act 2011, communities now have the opportunity to...
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