Ensuring that your home is energy efficient not only reduces carbon emissions but can also save you money on your energy bills. Measures such as insulating the loft and walls of your home, installing an energy efficient boiler and installing double glazing are some of the ways you can make your home energy efficient. Please […]
Read more of Energy EfficiencyThe purpose of the Landlords’ Forum is to promote consultation between the Council and private landlords who rent properties within the Borough of Hyndburn. The Forum run in partnership with the National Landlords Association (NLA) provides an opportunity to meet with members of the Council including the Housing Standards Team, along with other landlords and managing […]
Read more of Private Landlords’ ForumEmpty homes are a wasted resource considering the number of people on housing waiting lists and others looking for alternative forms of affordable housing. Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking your assistance in identifying long term empty homes in the area so that we can offer their owners advice and support to bring them back into […]
Read more of Empty HomesThe Housing and Environmental Standards Team can take action against properties which are adversely affecting the amenity because of their condition. This can include properties with a combination of broken or boarded windows, graffiti, damage to walls, missing roof tiles, broken fencing etc. It can also include land which is overgrown with vegetation or with waste, […]
Read more of Properties Detrimental to AmenityLandlord’s Responsibilities The property must be dry, safe and structurally stable. It must have adequate heating, drainage, lighting, ventilation, toilet and bathing facilities. It should meet minimum health and safety standards. The landlord is responsible for repairs to the structure of the building: the roof, windows, doors, drains, gutters, baths, sinks, toilets, heating, hot water, damp and […]
Read more of Private Rented SectorAccrington Town Team seeks to deliver the vision to promote Accrington as a Floral Market Town, improve prosperity, enhance the wellbeing of the community and create a viable Town centre economy. It provides an opportunity to work with partners and involve them in strategic decision making regarding the future of the town, the quality of […]
Read more of Accrington Town TeamAcross Hyndburn there are buildings and amenities that are important to the communities that use them. The closure or sale of these places can sometimes damage communities. Under the Localism Act 2011, communities now have the opportunity to identify a building or land which is important to their social well-being, and bid for it if […]
Read more of Community Right to Bid and Assets of Community ValueCrossroads (Salvation Army) Foundation HARV Domestic Violence Team Hyndburn Homewise (Home Improvement Agency) Citizens Advice Bureau Inspire CGL Integrated Substance Misuse Service Inward House Projects Maundy Relief – 01254 233 467 Shelter Stepping Stone Project Sure Start YMCA Young Peoples’ Service – Youth Zone Acorn Recovery Projects Nightsafe, Blackburn Lancashire Wellbeing Service – A free service […]
Read more of Key Partner AgenciesWelcome to the dedicated web pages for all things to do with the Homelessness in Hyndburn Forum. The forum meets 3 times a year, produces regular newsletters and has an active membership of interested partners. Membership of the forum is open to any agency, organisation or individual who is interested in improving the lives of […]
Read more of Homeless in Hyndburn ForumHelp Direct is a sign-posting service in place for all adults throughout East Lancashire and offers practical support, guidance and information regardless of situation or circumstances. Help Direct can help with: Health and fitness Home and garden Feeling safe at home and in your community Learning and leisure Managing finances Mobility and transport Community groups and […]
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