Being the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services has been a whirlwind ride so far, filled with much progress already toward ensuring the quality of Hyndburn’s local environments is the best that it can be.
More infoViewpoint: Cllr Zak Khan, portfolio holder for economic growth
In my new role on Hyndburn Borough Council’s Cabinet, one of my responsibilities is to lead on economic growth. Over the last few months, I have been working with council officers, businesses and regional experts to set exciting plans in...
More infoHave Your Say on Licensing Policy
Comments should be sent to licensing@hyndburnbc.gov.uk
More infoAccrington hopeful to twin with Ukraine town, announced at Connecting Cultures event
A special announcement was made at the connecting cultures event by Leader of the council, Cllr Marlene Haworth, who shared the news that Accrington hopes to twin with a Ukrainian town
More infoHyndburn Council propose introducing a weekend burial service
Over the years residents have highlighted the local need for weekend burials in Hyndburn. In Autumn 2022 this initiative was supported by portfolio holder, Cllr Steven Smithson, and discussions with council staff commenced.
More infoLeader’s Viewpoint: Cllr Marlene Haworth
It was privilege to attend the official opening of Accrington and District Sea Cadet’s new headquarters in Oswaldtwistle this past weekend. The day was a wonderful celebration of a community
More infoDitching the Diesel for Veg Fuel
Fleet vehicles and some plant equipment will be ditching diesel in favour of HVO (Hydro-treated vegetable oil) going forward, marking a major step in the aim of net-zero carbon emissions.
More infoHyndburn Cabinet progress Huncoat Garden Village Plans
Today (31 May) Hyndburn Council’s Cabinet approved a report to invest in and progress Huncoat Garden Village proposals.
More infoLeader appointed for Hyndburn Council
[Cllr Marlene Haworth, Leader of Hyndburn Council, outside Accrington Market Hall, 2022] On Thursday 18 May at Hyndburn Borough Council’s AGM (Annual General Meeting) Councillor Marlene Haworth was appointed
More infoProgramme Director selected to support transformation of Accrington Town Centre
Following a decision to proceed with procurement at the December 2022 cabinet and having successfully secured Levelling Up Funding to deliver three key projects, Hyndburn Borough Council have appointed Gretta Starks of RLB as Programme...
More infoMayor’s Viewpoint: Cllr Abdul Khan
As my time as Mayor of Hyndburn draws to a close, I want to say a huge thank you to all who have made this such a pleasurable year. Working as Mayor of Hyndburn, alongside my supportive wife and Mayoress, Bushra Khan, has been a true honour and a...
More infoAlmost £11,000 raised by Cllr Kath Pratt in year as Mayor of Hyndburn
Outgoing Mayor handed over the chains to new Mayor, Councillor Abdul Khan, in a ceremony at Accrington Town Hall on Saturday 21 May 2022.
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