Hyndburn Borough Council
Register to Vote
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, […]
Read more of Register to VoteStreet Trading
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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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 […]
Read more of The Mayor’s OfficeREQUEST FOR EVENT PROPOSALS – 2025- 2026
Hyndburn Borough Council are seeking to issue grants to event provider(s), to aid in the organisation of events through the period of April 1st 2025- March 31st 2026. These events must be held on suitable public land in Hyndburn. Hyndburn Borough Council would like to see a substantial increase in people using the borough’s high […]
Read more of REQUEST FOR EVENT PROPOSALS – 2025- 2026Guidance Notes – Completing the Online Application
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 […]
Read more of Guidance Notes – Completing the Online ApplicationPlanning Policy in Hyndburn
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 […]
Read more of Planning Policy in HyndburnHackney/Private/Joint Driver’s Licence
The Licensing department have a duty to make sure that anyone wanting to become a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire/Joint driver are a ‘safe and suitable’ person and have all the skills and knowledge to provide this service. The authority only issue Joint Drivers Licences and they are issued for a maximum period of 3 years, but […]
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Universal Credit
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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