A Statutory Nuisance is something which has an unreasonable and persistant effect on a persons every day life, or poses a threat to their health or wellbeing. A Statutory Nuisance […]
Read more of Statutory NuisanceIn accordance with the Pollution Prevention Control Act 1999, certain activites require an environmental permits. The Permit ensures that all operations are controlled and monitored closely in order to minimise […]
Read more of Environmental PermitsFormer Landfills in Hyndburn – Former Landfills We have a number of Former Landfill Sites in the Borough. These sites have been identified and are individually risk assessed to determine […]
Read more of Former Landfills in HyndburnHyndburn Borough Council is a member of Radiation Monitoring in Lancashire (RADMIL). RADMIL was established by the District and County Councils in 1985 to provide independant monitoring of environmental radiation […]
Read more of Radiation Monitoring (RADMIL)Local air quality can be harmful and problems of high air pollution are not confined to big cities. All district-level local authorities have a duty to periodically review and assess […]
Read more of Air Quality in HyndburnBy law, all animals must be slaughtered under controlled conditions. If you are aware of illegal slaughtering of animals in the Hyndburn area, you can report this to a member […]
Read more of Illegal SlaughteringNotice is hereby given that on the 2nd December 2015 Hyndburn Borough Council made The Borough of Hyndburn Public Space Protection Order 2015 (PSPO) under Part 4 Chapter 2 of […]
Read more of Notice of Public Space Protection Orders December 2015Under part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 , Local Authorities are required to develop a contaminated land Strategy. Our team investigates land within the Borough prior to redevelopment […]
Read more of Contaminated LandSince 1 July 2007, all enclosed workplaces and public places are now smoke free. A smoke free England will ensure a healthier environment, so everyone can socialise, relax, travel, shop […]
Read more of Smoke FreeHealth and safety at work is enforced jointly by the Council through Environmental Health Services and by the Health and Safety Executive. Environmental Health Services are responsible for the lower […]
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