Author Archives: Carol Trickett

Food Hygiene: Request a re-visit

Carol Trickett, 26 June 2023

As the food business operator of an establishment you have the right to request a re-visit for the purposes of re-rating if you have taken action to rectify the non-compliances [...] Read more

Hyndburn Housing Renewal Policy

Carol Trickett, 14 August 2020

The Housing Renewal Policy identifies the forms of assistance, including financial assistance that will be available from the Council to assist vulnerable occupiers in all tenures including disabled people to […]

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Affordable Housing for Sale

Carol Trickett, 9 June 2020

The Shires, Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle The new housing development called The Shires on Thwaites Road in Oswaldtwistle has got a number of affordable 3 bed room houses for sale at […]

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Proposed Selective Licensing Designation 2017

Carol Trickett, 19 July 2017

Following a period of consultation Hyndburn Borough Council sought an urgent Cabinet decision on 7 July 2017 to designate a Private Landlord Selective Licensing Scheme for parts of Accrington and […]

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Energy Efficiency

Carol Trickett, 2 February 2017

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 […]

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Private Landlords’ Forum

Carol Trickett, 2 February 2017

The 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 […]

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Empty Homes

Carol Trickett, 2 February 2017

Empty 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 […]

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Properties Detrimental to Amenity

Carol Trickett, 2 February 2017

The 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 […]

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Private Rented Sector

Carol Trickett, 2 February 2017

Landlord’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. […]

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Woodnook

Carol Trickett, 2 February 2017

A joint venture between PlaceFirst and Together Housing Group was appointed as the Council’s Lead Developer Partner for Woodnook on 11 January 2012.  Since then, the Council has secured £3.8 million […]

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