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Commemorating a Loved One

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  Often families are uncertain of what to do with the ashes after cremation, or feel that they need a permanent place to visit and remember their loved one and to lay flowers etc. We offer various options within our cemeteries which range from purpose designed ashes graves to memorial walls, memorial trees and the […]

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Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI)

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Transforming our town, Accrington through the years – exhibition The story behind Accrington’s Town Square transformation is the subject of an exciting exhibition at the Haworth Art Gallery. The ‘Transforming our town, Accrington through the years’ exhibition was officially opened by Julie Hesmondhalgh at the preview event on Thursday 22 November at the Haworth Art […]

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LCC Plan for Mitigating the Consequences of an Off-Site Emergency

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To ensure that arrangements are in place to deal with the off-site consequences of an incident at the site however unlikely, Lancashire County Council produce an off-site emergency plan.  This is a requirement under the Control of Major Accident Hazards 1999 (as amended) – known as COMAH For information about these regulations go to http://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=The%20Control%20of%20Major%20Accident%20Hazard%20 […]

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5 Ways to Search This Website

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The council has many thousands of pages of relevant local information available, much of which will be published on this website over time. By using a web publishing system, we have developed a site that will hopefully provide you with all the information you need, 24 hours a day. It is our aim to provide […]

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Benefit Fraud Investigations

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Benefit Fraud Investigations – Report a Benefit Fraud You can report suspected Housing Benefit fraud in three ways – 1. By telephone Contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440. Your call is free and confidential you do not have to give your name or address. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8.00am […]

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Standards Committee

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The Standards Committee is made up of seven Councillors from Hyndburn Borough Council and three Parish Councillors from Altham Parish Council.  The Members of the Standards Committee are currently as follows: Hyndburn Borough Council Members Councillor Carole Haythornthwaite (Conservative)  (Chair of Standards Committee) Councillor June Harrison (Independent)  (Vice-Chair of Standards Committee) Councillor Noordad Aziz (Labour) Councillor […]

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Jackhouse Reserve

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  Visiting Jackhouse Reserve provides opportunities for gentle walks within the countryside around the reservoir, through woodland and over wildflower meadows. There is no on-site parking at the reserve instead it is recommended to park on Fielding Lane (BB5 3RY) and walk the remaining 5-10 minutes down Pot House Lane.   Jackhouse Reserve gets it’s […]

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