Changes to the Animal Licensing Laws The Government has now published updated legislation for animal businesses and confirmed that these changes will take effect from 1 October 2018. Under the new laws, animal boarding businesses including home...
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You can contact the Food and Safety Team by email or telephone; food_team@hyndburnbc.gov.uk 01254-388111
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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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Accrington’s Fantastical Forest ParadeAugust 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmThe PROSPECTS Foundation 21st Anniversary CelebrationSeptember 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pmHistory of Accrington WalkSeptember 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm...
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On Your Doorstep Here in Hyndburn, nestling in the foothills of the western edge of the Pennines, we’re lucky to have right here on our doorstep lots of stunning countryside, moorland hills, woodlands, meadows, parks and open spaces, many among...
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Whether your cycling journey starts, ends or encompasses Hyndburn there are lots of opportunities for getting out on your bike within our Borough. Hyndburn Wheel Thanks to the Leeds to Liverpool Canal, the National Cycle Network and a number of...
More infoTrade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017
The Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) Regulations 2017 came into force on 1 April 2017. These put in place the provisions in the Trade Union Act 2016 requiring relevant public sector employers to publish specified information...
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Register to Vote
ANNUAL CANVASS Don’t lose your voice – residents across the borough are being urged to look out for their voter registration details in the post Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by...
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