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Hyndburn Borough Council

Built Heritage and Conservation

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Built Heritage in Hyndburn Conservation of the Borough's special historic, archaeological, architectural and artistic interest is central to maintaining and enhancing the quality of the local environment. Heritage assets may be formally designated as listed buildings, scheduled ancient monuments or conservation areas. Others may have local heritage interest and be recognised as locally listed buildings [...] Read more of Built Heritage and Conservation

What is Council Tax Support?

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Council Tax Support was introduced in April 2013 as a local replacement of the national Council Tax Benefit scheme. From April 2017, all working age claimants of Council Tax Support will pay a minimum of 30% of their Council Tax liability. Council Tax Support can help to pay some or all of your Council Tax if […]

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Performance and Statistics

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It is essential that we effectively monitor performance against our objectives, as this allows us to: understand how we are progressing against our priorities shape service performance improvement inform decision making inform our strategies and ensure we focus our resources where they are most needed empower local people and be accountable and transparent for our […]

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Garden Waste Subscription

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Key Information: The garden waste subscription runs from the 1 August to 31 July every year, and the annual subscription is priced at £35 per bin. This means that if you have already subscribed for 2025/26 (you have the purple-coloured sticker), your sticker is valid until 31 July 2026. If you are already subscribed to […]

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REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

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REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (“1974 Act”) primarily exists to support the rehabilitation into employment of reformed offenders who have stayed on the right side of the law. Under the 1974 Act, following a specified period of time which varies according to the disposal administered or sentence passed, cautions [...] Read more of REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

Haworth Artists’ Network

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Haworth Art Gallery is committed to encouraging local artists and community groups to use and enjoy our facilities. We run an Artist Network group who meet on the first Sunday of every month and members develop their own exhibitions, run workshops, hold Art and Craft Fairs, skill share and volunteer to assist with exhibition change-overs. It is […]

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Licensing Act 2003

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Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Licensing Under the Licensing Act 2003 a Premises Licence is required anywhere that the following activities will be taking place: Sale of alcohol by retail Performance of a play Exhibition of a film Indoor sporting events Boxing or wrestling events Performing live music (some exemptions apply) Playing recorded music […]

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Stables, Motor house and Potting Shed: home to Artists’ Studios

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The historic Stables, Motor house and Potting Shed buildings have been reimagined as Artists’ Studios. After a successful bid to National Lottery Heritage Fund the original features were preserved and transformed into a shared space designed by artists for artists. Features to look out for are the original motor pit, the above ground petrol store […]

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Accrington Cemetery

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  Awarded a Green Flag for 2022-2023 Accrington Cemetery is located on Burnley Road (BB5 6HA) and is the largest and oldest cemetery in Hyndburn, dating back to 1864. To date there have been over 61,450 interments carried out. With northerly views of the Lancashire countryside and Pendle Hill, the site includes a main drive leading to […]

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