Travel advice

hbcadmin, 20 March 2020

There are some countries and areas where there’s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus. If you’re planning to travel abroad and are concerned about coronavirus, see advice for travellers on GOV.UK.

Benefits and Money

hbcadmin, 19 March 2020

Zero hours contract / Self Employed If you’re on a zero hours contract, you can get statutory sick pay if you’re earning over £118/week. I am on a zero hours contract and have been laid off, what do I do? You may be eligible for Universal Credit to help with your living costs. Apply for […]

Volunteering in Hyndburn

hbcadmin, 17 March 2020

Volunteering opportunities in Hyndburn: Aawaz The Voice of Asian Women Across the Nation All volunteers are offered a full induction and regular supervision and support to assist them in carrying out their work. The charity has in place a self development programme for volunteers that has resulted in many of our volunteers obtaining paid employment. [...] Read more

Council Tax

Sue Yates, 3 March 2020

Council Tax is a national system of paying a tax towards local services. It was introduced in 1993 and is collected in Hyndburn by us as a billing authority. We collect Council Tax on behalf of Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Fire and Rescue and Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner. 72.5% of the Council Tax bill […]

Equality and Diversity Scheme: 2020-2025

hbcadmin, 16 January 2020

We’ve updated our Equality and Diversity Scheme which outlines some key ways we’re planning to meet our equality duties. Please click on the link below to download a copy of the scheme: Our Equality and Diversity Scheme: 2020-2025

Council Tax Support

Andrew Plant, 5 December 2019

Hyndburn’s Council Tax Support Scheme Council Tax Benefit was abolished in April 2013 and replaced with a local scheme known as Council Tax Support. Council Tax Support is similar to the old Council Tax Benefit scheme, however the main differences for working age customer’s are detailed below: Working Age Customers All working age claimants have […]

Emergency Planning

hbcadmin, 27 August 2019

The Civil Contingencies Bill was introduced to Parliament on 7 January 2004. Its development was informed from the start by close consultation with key stakeholders in what was an open and inclusive policy-making process. The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 has defined an emergency as – 'Any event or situation which threatens serious damage to human [...] Read more

Polling District Review

hbcadmin, 9 August 2019

Hyndburn Borough Council is launching a review of polling stations across the borough to make sure they meet the needs of residents. The review, which begins on 9 September, will also look at the polling districts – i.e. how each ward is split into voting areas (or districts). The borough’s returning officer, Jane Ellis, said: […]

Search for Planning Information Using Online Mapping

Nawal Gulbahar, 28 March 2019

Planning Applications From 2003 – Hyndburn Public Maps – WebGIS (hyndburnbc.gov.uk) Follow this link to the online maps If no MAP list is displayed, select Planning in the drop down box at the left of the screen; Click on the APPLICATIONS FROM 2003 text and the map will load. The map view is restricted, so […]

Food and Safety Advice for the Public

hbcadmin, 19 February 2019

Before contacting the team directly we suggest that you view the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) website as this provides comprehensive food safety advice for members of the public. The FSA provide information on: Cooking food safely at home Food poisoning Use by Dates Advice and information on safer and healthier eating is available on the […]