During my year as Mayor, my Mayoress Joyce and I have felt so incredibly lucky to see just how many wonderful people we have here in Hyndburn who go that extra mile for others in their community, and never more so than now, during the Coronavirus...
More infoSmall and micro businesses which have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis may be able to claim up to £25,000 under new guidance released by the Government as part of its response to COVID-19. The Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund, to be...
More infoHyndburn Council was praised by Number 10 yesterday for its swift response in helping local businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic. During the Downing St daily briefing, special recognition was given to those Councils who stood out in their...
More infoStarting today the Bounce Back Loan scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000. The government will guarantee 100% of the loan and there won’t be any fees or interest to pay for the first 12 months...
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The Lancashire COVID-19 Community Support Fund for community and voluntary organisations on the frontline was launched by the Community Foundation for Lancashire. The Hyndburn Hub, the umbrella organisation for a network of over 30 community...
More infoAs a community we have been staying at home to save lives for over one month, throughout Easter, Passover and soon to be Ramadan. These are all times and events when families and friends would traditionally be coming together in our community and...
More info This year the Mayoral Charity Fund will support the Hyndburn Hub who are working to assist vulnerable people in the borough during the current crisis. Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr June Harrison, said: “As Mayor for Hyndburn I am pleased to announce...
More infoHyndburn Council has waived its usual webcast fee for any ceremonies taking place at the chapel in Accrington Crematorium, to help grieving families during the Coronavirus crisis. Announcing the move, Council Leader, Cllr Miles Parkinson OBE...
More infoWith Ramadan just days away, Muslim residents are being asked not to visit mosques but to continue to stay at home and pray. In view of the current situation with the increasing numbers in Covid related deaths, restrictions remain in place for...
More infoData released by BEIS today, show Hyndburn Council as the District Council that has performed the best nationally in getting the most urgent help to local small businesses as quickly as possible. The Council has made payments of over £18.6m to...
More infoFrom today employers are able to make a claim under the CJRS (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) What do you need to do? 1) Check eligibility here 2) Check amount you can claim here 3) Claim here What will you need to hand? 1) Your UK bank number...
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We would like to thank every organisation and individual who has contributed to this support service. Without your hard work and dedication reaching this amount of vulnerable individuals would have been impossible. We are at the beginning of a...
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