On 5 October, an Accrington private hire driver entered a plea of guilty at Burnley Magistrates Court to the offence of using a private hire vehicle without displaying a private hire plate.
Read more of Private Hire Driver Pleads Guilty and Faces Fines Following Court ProceedingsChristmas is such a wonderful time of the year and I am eagerly anticipating the coming month of engagements. All the organisers this month and beyond, as always, should be very proud of their work that goes into running both these events and their respective organisations throughout the year – your efforts do not go unnoticed!
Read more of Mayoral Viewpoint: Cllr Terry HurnEstablished charities and community groups across all ward areas are invited to bid for the funding from the Community Chest, with a maximum individual award available of up to £5,000 per organisation, with the project to be delivered in a specific ward area.
Read more of Council opens £80,000 grants scheme for communityThis historic building will be fully refurbished and re-fitted with £11million of investment prior to handover, as one of three ongoing Levelling Up fund projects in Accrington.
Read more of Seeking a new operator for Accrington Market HallThe days may be beginning to grow shorter and the weather may have started to turn but the month of October ushered in a fantastic slew of events for the Mayoress and I.
Read more of Mayoral Viewpoint: Cllr Terry HurnThe funding will be used to buy things like nets and footballs, which in turn will benefit the many members by helping to keep membership fees down for the young people involved in the club.
Read more of Oswaldtwistle St. Marys FC get boost from Leader’s budgetOn 21 October, the whole community were invited to welcome the new 200ft broadway banner, which features many elements of Hyndburn’s heritage and culture.
Read more of Broadway Banner Officially Welcomed by Town CrierChildren are invited to Haworth Art Gallery this half-term to help create a centrepiece for Accrington Town Square
Read more of Children invited to design Town Square boardsA £400 grant has been allocated from the Leader’s budget to support the ongoing work being done at Byron Close community centre, a community centre based in Oswaldtwistle that supports tenants over the age of 55.
Read more of Byron Close Community Centre £400 grantHyndburn Borough Council will be purchasing and installing chess tables with accompanying recycled picnic benches in Gatty Park, Accrington and Rhydding’s Park, Oswaldtwistle as part of the ongoing Levelling Up plans transforming the borough.
Read more of New Community Chess Tables coming to Hyndburn Parks following Levelling Up Funding Influx