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Taxi and Private Hire Testing Stations

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Approved Testing Stations for Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles We are now accepting applications for garages who wish to become approved testing stations for taxis and private hire vehicles. Application packs are available for collection from the reception desk at Scaitcliffe House, or by emailing licensing@hyndburnbc.gov.uk. Applications should be returned to Scaitcliffe House by the […]

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Information for Applicants

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Information For Applicants Background information about taxi testing in Hyndburn: Hyndburn Borough Council (“the Council”) wishes to appoint up to 5 approved testing stations for taxis and private hire vehicles. Wherever possible the Council wants to appoint garages situated in different areas of Hyndburn. The appointed testing stations will be expected to carry out DVSA [...] Read more of Information for Applicants

Criteria for Selection and removal of approved testing stations

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 Criteria for approved taxi and private hire testing stations The Testing Premises must be within the geographical boundaries of Hyndburn The Testing Premises must have been a registered DVSA testing station for a minimum of 12 months and hold a Green DVSA risk rating. The Testing Premises must also be VAT registered. The Testing Premises […]

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Contract Opportunity – Healthy Weight Programme

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Healthy Weight Programme Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking to commission a Healthy Weight Service that will contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the borough. This forms part of Lancashire's wider public health approach to reducing obesity, tackling health inequalities, and supporting the priorities identified within the Lancashire Healthy Hearts Strategy. The [...] Read more of Contract Opportunity – Healthy Weight Programme

Development Management

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View Planning Applications Since 1974 Follow the link to the current search procedure Enter the application number. For detailed help with your online search view Help with Planning Application Searches. Comment on a Planning Application Follow this link for general information on how to comment on a planning application. Pre-Applications / Advice You can either […]

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Council Meeting Question Time

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Questions for the Leader of the Council, a member of the Cabinet, or a Committee Chair may be submitted by councillors or by member of the public, under Council Procedure Rule 2.2(vi) At the meeting on 25th September, nineteen questions were submitted to Council. Written responses have been provided to Councillors who submitted questions either […]

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Remembrance Sunday 2025

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We are pleased to support the Royal British Legion and invite people to the upcoming Armistice and Remembrance Day events, taking place around the Borough on Sunday 9th Nov and Tuesday 11th Nov 2025. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – SCHEDULE OF PARADES ACCRINGTON 10.00 a.m. Transport will be provided from Accrington Bus Station, to take members of […]

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Contract Opportunity – Oswaldtwistle Theatre Roof Repairs

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Oswaldtwistle Theatre Roof Repairs Re-roofing and repairs to the roof of Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre including rainwater goods, scaffolding and making good. Contracting authority – Hyndburn Borough Council Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZW-3414-VRXM Contact name: Lee O’Neill Email: loneill@dgjonesglovers.com Tender submission deadline – 13th October 2025 (2pm) Find a tender notice – Oswaldtwistle Theatre Roof repairs […]

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UKSPF

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The UK Shared Prosperity Fund was launched by the previous government on 13 April 2022 which was intended to reduce inequalities between communities as part of the Government’s wider “levelling up” agenda. The Shared Prosperity Fund allocation 2023-25 was allocated to lead local authorities across the UK using a formula rather than by inviting competitive [...] Read more of UKSPF