News in Hyndburn
News in Hyndburn
In a significant move to enhance the environmental quality and appeal of Accrington's town centre, Hyndburn Borough Council today began...
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I’d like to start this week’s column by expressing my best wishes to Councillor Marlene Haworth, Leader of the Council....
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Mayor’s Viewpoint..
21 December 2023
As Mayor of Hyndburn, I have been fortunate to have a busy and rewarding month, with a number of events that have celebrated the area's heritage and spirit of community...
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Upgrades to Rishton Park Complete for Christmas..
18 December 2023
(Cllr Smithson and Mark Pickup at Cutwood Park) Hyndburn Council have invested over £45,000 in improving accessibility of paths and...
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Following a series of workshops where children were invited to Haworth Art Gallery, Hyndburn Council are pleased to share that the fantastic artwork produced is now well underway to being digitised.
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As part of the new ‘Leader’s Budget’ for 2023/24, £1,000 has been granted by Hyndburn Council to St Andrew’s Primary School in Oswaldtwistle, to help with the expense of their annual nativity play.
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Haworth Art Gallery are inviting everyone to take part in a fundraising Christmas craft workshop on Saturday 16 December 2023 to support the gallery and local community group, Growing Wild. The day will see attendees take part in Christmas decoration-making session, as well as a Christmas fairy fungi and fair house decoration workshop.
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Leader’s Viewpoint: Cllr Marlene Haworth..
8 December 2023
As the festive season approaches, I'm delighted to share some exciting news that will bring joy to our market traders...
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Works to create the ‘Market on the Square’ begin..
8 December 2023
From January 2024 you will find Accrington Market Traders in new locations throughout Accrington. This is due to the transformational works starting inside Accrington’s Victorian Market Hall, on track for completion by Spring 2025.
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Cllr Haworth said:
“I am delighted to announce that starting in January our Accrington Market Hall Traders will have a 3-month break in rent, with no charges due, and following this there will be a reduction on their usual rate for the remainder of their time in the temporary locations.
“The renovation of Accrington Market Hall is on track for completion in Spring 2025 and I know that until then everyone will join me in shopping locally and supporting all the traders and other businesses Hyndburn has to offer...
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Hyndburn Council has secured £237,000 of revenue funding after a successful bid to the Government’s High Street Accelerators Pilot Programme, to be spent in Great Harwood on greening and revitalising the high street.
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Over 700 trees planted in four days by the community..
4 December 2023
A series of four community tree planting sessions were held from Sunday 26th to Wednesday 29th November, facilitated by the PROSPECTS Foundation, Hyndburn's community-owned environmental charity.
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Christmas at Haworth Art Gallery Artist’s Studio’s..
1 December 2023
Locals can join the artists 4pm – 8pm on Wednesday 6th December for a festive open evening that will include shopping, Christmas refreshments, and much more - it is a perfect chance to support small, local business and grab a unique gift this season.
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Following referral to the Secretary of State for review, the council’s Planning Application for the development of a new state-of-the art leisure and sports complex on Wilsons Playing Fields in Clayton-le-Moors, has been given the green light to proceed.
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On 5 October, an Accrington private hire driver entered a plea of guilty at Burnley Magistrates Court to the offence of using a private hire vehicle without displaying a private hire plate.
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Council Signs Armed Forces Covenant..
23 November 2023
Hyndburn Borough Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at Accrington...
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Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year and I am eagerly anticipating the coming month of engagements. All the organisers this month and beyond, as always, should be very proud of their work that goes into running both these events and their respective organisations throughout the year – your efforts do not go unnoticed!
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Morgan Sindall appointed to landmark Accrington Town Square scheme..
22 November 2023
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed by Hyndburn Borough Council to deliver the initial stages of the highly anticipated Accrington Town Square scheme. These transformational projects represent a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to revitalise the heart of Accrington and enrich the local community.
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It is no secret that town centres around the UK have undergone tremendous change in recent times and we at Hyndburn Council are committed to doing everything we can to support our local high streets.
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Established charities and community groups across all ward areas are invited to bid for the funding from the Community Chest, with a maximum individual award available of up to £5,000 per organisation, with the project to be delivered in a specific ward area.
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