Pennine Lancashire Housing Strategy

Carol Trickett, 1 February 2017

Pennine Lancashire Strategic Housing Teams have been working together to produce the Pennine Lancashire Housing Strategy. This strategy provides a long term vision for all aspects of housing within the Pennine Lancashire area. It reflects the Regional Housing Strategy’s key principles of: Quality Quantity People The Pennine Lancashire area covers 6 neighbouring local authorities of […]

Scrap Metal Licensing

Hyndburn ICT, 1 February 2017

There have been some recent changes introduced by the government to regulate the scrap metal sector. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 has replaced the previous registration system for scrap metal dealers created by the 1964 Scrap Metal Dealers Act. In its place has been established a new licensing regime which will be run and [...] Read more

The Gas Safety Register

hbcadmin, 1 February 2017

Gas Safe Register is the new hallmark for gas safety in Great Britain. From 1 April 2009, Gas Safe Register replaces the CORGI gas registration scheme as the official gas safety body. So, from 1 April 2009, by law, only Gas Safe registered engineers should carry out work on gas appliances or installations in your home. […]

Choice Based Lettings (CBL)

Carol Trickett, 1 February 2017

From November 12 2009, a new way of letting social housing across the Pennine Lancashire sub-region has been introduced, called Choice Base Lettings (CBL). The CBL scheme in our region will be called B-with-us. Vacant properties are advertised (as estate agents advertise properties for sale) and applicants on the housing register can choose which properties […]

Bond Rent Deposit Scheme

Carol Trickett, 1 February 2017

The Rent Deposit/Bond Scheme is designed to assist people who are threatened with homelessness within the terms of the homelessness legislation, eligible for assistance and in priority need. The scheme is designed to help applicants who are financially unable to secure accommodation in the private sector. The Council can provide a bond guarantee for the duration […]

Homewise

Carol Trickett, 1 February 2017

Homewise is a non profit making organisation registerd with the Industrial and Provident Society with Charitable status. As a charitable organisation, Homewise seeks to serve the whole community by providing a comprehensive, impartial help and advice service on all aspects of home improvements, adaptations, repairs and maintenance. Including: Provision of reputable Tradesmen lists Free maintenance […]

Registered Social Landlords

Carol Trickett, 1 February 2017

Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) are independent housing organisations registered with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) under the Housing Act 1996. Most are housing associations, but there are also trusts, co-operatives and companies. The Public Register of Social Landlords contains details of all RSLs in England and may be accessed though the HCA website. RSLs provide access to […]

Grow and Start Your Business

hbcadmin, 1 February 2017

How can Regenerate help you start your business? We are happy to discuss your new business ideas, advise you on whether you qualify for funding support and provide you with free business start up advice and training. You don’t need any experience, or even a definitive idea of what you want to do – Regenerate […]

Housing Associations – Homes to Rent

hbcadmin, 1 February 2017

Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) are independent housing organisations registered with the Housing Corporation under the Housing Act 1996. Most are housing associations, but there are also trusts, co-operatives and companies. The Public Register of Social Landlords contains details of all RSLs in England and may be accessed though the Housing Corporation website – see below. […]

Housing Strategy

hbcadmin, 1 February 2017

Hyndburn no longer has a stand-alone housing strategy. Hyndburn’s housing aims and priorities are included within the Pennine Lancashire Housing Strategy 2009-2029. Pennine Lancashire includes the local authority districts of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale. The strategy outlines the key housing issues Hyndburn and Pennine Lancashire is facing and provides […]