CLLR MILES PARKINSON OBE, LEADER OF HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL I would like to thank the whole Hyndburn community for showing strength and unity through this difficult time. We are now almost 3 weeks into the National enhanced measures after a very...
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CT Policing has launched a new safeguarding website www.actearly.uk aimed at family and friends to encourage them to share concerns that a friend or loved one might be vulnerable to radicalisation. Radicalisation is the process by which a person...
More infoLocal residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. With elections taking place in Hyndburn in May 2021, this is an important opportunity for...
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The Centenary of Mercer Park War Memorial – 100 years old on Friday, 6th November 2020 A memorial service conducted by Rev. Toby Webber was carried out on Friday 6th November 2020 where a 5-minute silence was held at the War Memorial to...
More infoA second National Lockdown was introduced by Government from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December 2020, forcing certain businesses to close. The National Restriction Support Grant (Closed Businesses) will provide financial assistance and...
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Commemorations for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day will sadly be without its usual parades in 2020 due to the pandemic, but people around Hyndburn are planning alternative ways of showing their respect for the service and sacrifice of our...
More infoBefore this weekend’s announcement about a new national lockdown from Thursday 5 November, Hyndburn was placed in Tier 3 (Very High Alert level) which imposed restrictions on local businesses from Saturday 17 October. The Local Restriction...
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Hyndburn’s reaction to the Covid-19 crisis has been to build respectful new relationships between key organisations, under the umbrella brand of the ‘Hyndburn Hub’. Throughout the pandemic there has been a focus on working together to deliver...
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Locals might have noticed some activity in recent days in the car park off Eastgate / Dowry Street in the centre of Accrington. This is the location for a new walk-through COVID-19 test centre. Work starts on Monday 2 November 2020, with the...
More infoLast weekend saw Lancashire moved into the “very high” Covid alert level by government. This means that there are now significant additional restrictions on people and businesses across the entire area. Pubs and bars are now closed and residents...
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The Council is backing the Royal British Legion’s call for Hyndburn residents to join a two minute doorstep silence at 11:00am on 8 November 2020, to mark Remembrance Sunday. Council Leaders Miles Parkinson OBE said; “This year the arrangements...
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We have relied on our local parks more than ever in 2020, for exercise, meeting friends and generally looking after our wellbeing during the pandemic. Rhyddings Park, Lowerfold Park, Cutwood Park, Oakhill Park, Mercer Park, Gatty Park, Peel Park...
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