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Hyndburn Borough Council

Bingo Premises

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Cash bingo is primarily a commercial activity, and is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission. If you wish to provide cash bingo on a commercial basis you should consult the Commission. Prize bingo is the kind normally played in funfairs and amusement arcades, for small participation fees and modest prizes. It is typical of […]

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Hackney Carriage Vehicles

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Hackney Carriages are subject to strict licensing rules and regulations to ensure they remain fit for the purpose.  Regular mechanical safety checks are carried out and they are also subject to tests on appearance and cleanliness.  Public safety is paramount and only cars meeting the strict standards are licensed. The number of Hackney Carriages licences […]

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Private Hire Vehicles

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  Private Hire Vehicles cannot ply for hire in the street or at taxi ranks. Journeys must be pre-booked, normally by phone or in person at an operator’s office (cab office). Failure to do so is an offence and invalidates the vehicle’s insurance cover. The Council does not regulate fares for Private Hire Vehicles, the cost of […]

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Second Hand Goods

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All persons dealing in second hand goods must register with the Borough Council in accordance with Section 26 of the County of Lancashire Act 1984, unless they come within one of the following categories: any person engaged in a business carried on by a group, organisation or body which is registered as a charity under […]

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Sex Establishments

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Sex Establishments are required to be licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. A sex establishment can either be Sex Shop or a Cinema. A sex shop is a premises used for business which consists to a significant degree of selling sex articles. A sex cinema is any premises used to a significant […]

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Street Collection Permits

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To collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in Hyndburn, you require a street collection permit from the council. A street collection is regulated under the Police, Factories etc (Misc. Provisions) Act, 1916. A permit is required to carry out a collection on behalf of charity, or for charitable […]

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