Hyndburn Borough Council

Register to Vote

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Registering to vote You can register to vote at any time of the year. It’s quick and easy to do so – it only takes a few minutes. How do I register? Go to – www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Fill in your name, address, date of birth and a few other details. You’ll also need your national insurance number, […]

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Street Trading

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Hyndburn Borough Council operates a street trading consent scheme under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, for all street trading activities such as hot food vehicles, ice cream vans and flower stalls. This page outlines the scheme and contains information that will be useful to you if you are considering becoming a street trader. […]

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The Mayor’s Office

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Councillor Mike Booth, was elected as Mayor of Hyndburn for the Municipal Year 2024-2025 at the Council’s AGM on Thursday 23rd May 2024. The Mayor has been a resident of Barnfield since 1977 and was elected as a Councillor there in 2023. After gaining degree qualifications in history, sociology and psychology from Lancaster University, Mike […]

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Guidance Notes – Completing the Online Application

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Thank You for your interest in working with us! The following notes will help you when completing your online application form. Hyndburn Borough Council receives a large number of applications for each vacancy. Unfortunately, we are not always able to acknowledge receipt of applications or let you know if you have been unsuccessful. If you […]

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Planning Policy in Hyndburn

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Planning policies shape how the Borough will develop in the future and are produced as part of a Local Plan for the Borough. They provide the policy framework for the long-term development of the Borough and are the basis upon which decisions on planning applications are made. View the new emerging Local Plan for Hyndburn View the […]

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Universal Credit

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Universal credit is part of the Government’s Welfare Reform. It is a new benefit that has replaced 6 existing benefits with a single monthly payment if you are out of work or on a low income. Details about Universal Credit can be found on the Understanding Universal Credit Website. Universal Credit has replaced – Income-based […]

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