The Civil Contingencies Bill was introduced to Parliament on 7 January 2004. Its development was informed from the start by close consultation with key stakeholders in what was an open and inclusive policy-making process. The Bill received Royal...
More infoRegulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
The Corporate Policy and Authorisation Procedures Document is based upon the requirements of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Statutory Instruments, the Codes of Practice issued by the Home Office and the advice of The...
More infoStandards Committee
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...
More infoHyndburn Borough Council Customer Charter
All Hyndburn Borough Council staff will use the following customer service standards when dealing with their customers. This applies to all customers, internal or external. Please view our Customer Service Standards
More infoCouncil Expenditure over £250
This information is about works, goods and services purchased by the Council that cost over £500 (up to August 2012) and over £250 from September 2012. We are publishing this information to be open about our spending and to improve access to our...
More infoLCC Plan for Mitigating Consequences of Off-Site Emergency
To ensure that arrangements are in place to deal with the off-site consequences of an incident at the site however unlikely, Lancashire County Council produce an off-site emergency plan. This is a requirement under the Control of Major Accident...
More infoCouncil Tax Bands – April 1991
Band Value of the property A Up to £40,000 B £40,001 – £52,000 C £52,001 – £68,000 D £68,001 – £88,000 E £88,001 – £120,000 F £120,001 – £160,000 G £160,001 – £320,000 H £320,001 and over...
More infoHighways and Street Lighting – Report a Fault
Please contact Lancashire County Council to report a fault with on the highway or a faulty street light. Contact Lancashire County Council on 0300 123 6780 or http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/fault-search.aspx.
More infoClayton Forest Park
by Mark Pickup
Clayton Forest Park, an oasis of woodland in the heart of Clayton-le-Moors, surrounding Wilson’s Playing Fields, has seen some interesting innovations, helping to raise awareness of the value of positive woodland management. Horse logging...
More infoNoWcard/Concessionary Bus Fares
The Government has introduced free travel on local bus services for the elderly and qualifying disabled people anywhere in England during peak hours. This service is available to Hyndburn residents by means of the NoWcard National Bus Pass which...
More infoReport a Benefit Fraud
You can report suspected Housing Benefit fraud in three ways – 1. By telephone Contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440. Your call is free and confidential you do not have to give your name or address. Lines are open...
More infoInformation for Business in Hyndburn
The Pennine Lancashire business start up programmes are a tried and tested package of advice and support, and they are available now. Hyndburn people are establishing their own businesses for all sorts of reasons: some want to be their own boss...
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