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.
Read more of Council propose weekend burial serviceIt 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 […]
Read more of Leader’s Viewpoint: Cllr Marlene HaworthFleet 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.
Read more of Ditching the Diesel for Veg FuelToday (31 May) Hyndburn Council’s Cabinet approved a report to invest in and progress Huncoat Garden Village proposals.
Read more of Hyndburn Cabinet progress Huncoat Garden Village Plans[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 […]
Read more of Leader appointed for Hyndburn CouncilFollowing 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 Director.
Read more of Programme Director selected to support transformation of Accrington Town CentreAs 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 privilege.
Read more of Mayor’s Viewpoint: Cllr Abdul Khan