News in Hyndburn
News in Hyndburn
A brand-new artificial cricket wicket has been laid at Bullough Park, creating a full-sized space for locals to play and practice, after calls from residents for new sporting equipment.
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new information point launched in Accrington Market
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A special announcement was made at the connecting cultures event by Leader of the council, Cllr Marlene Haworth, who shared the news that Accrington hopes to twin with a Ukrainian town
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Last week Leader, Cllr Marlene Haworth and Deputy, Cllr Peter Britcliffe, were delighted to present a cheque for £1,500 to Churchfield House in Great Harwood, to help their ongoing community efforts and contribute towards upkeep of the community venue.
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Financial Outturn report 2022/23..
26 June 2023
On Wednesday 21 June a report was presented to Hyndburn's Cabinet 'Draft Financial Outturn Position'
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Over the years residents have highlighted the local need for weekend burials in Hyndburn. In Autumn 2022 this initiative was supported by portfolio holder, Cllr Steven Smithson, and discussions with council staff commenced.
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It was privilege to attend the official opening of Accrington and District Sea Cadet’s new headquarters in Oswaldtwistle this past...
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The iconic band stand in Oak Hill Park, Accrington, is available to hire for FREE from Hyndburn Council for events or gigs.
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Fleet vehicles and some plant equipment will be ditching diesel in favour of HVO (Hydro-treated vegetable oil) going forward, marking a major step in the aim of net-zero carbon emissions.
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Freedom of the Borough awards for Hyndburn..
12 June 2023
At the recent 2023 Mayor Making ceremony two residents were honoured to receive recognition for their long-term services to the local area, bestowed upon them by the newly appointed Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr Terry Hurn.
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Mayor of Hyndburn: Cllr Terry Hurn..
8 June 2023
"It is with great pleasure that I accept the Mayoral duty for this coming year, and I want to extend a warm thanks to all for this privilege."
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Following the news that Mercer Park, in Clayton-le-moors, would be undergoing a £125,000 revamp thanks to a Council grant, a consultation has now launched to gain ideas on a new design for the soon to be improved Clayton-le-Moors play area.
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Today (31 May) Hyndburn Council’s Cabinet approved a report to invest in and progress Huncoat Garden Village proposals.
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Brookside Consultation Launched..
31 May 2023
Following the purchase of the 87-acre Brookside site in Stanhill Village (also known as Bury Meadows), Hyndburn Borough Council have partnered with Stanhill Village Community Association, Proffitts CIC and PROSPECTS Foundation to transform the space.
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Hyndburn Borough Council are pleased to announce that they have launched a public consultation for the newly proposed cultural and heritage space within the Market Chambers building (across from Accrington Market), and are appealing to all residents to get involved in the process.
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On Wednesday 26th April, Hyndburn Borough Council officers joined forces with Lancashire Constabulary in a multi-agency safety operation to spot-check vehicles licensed and operating within the Borough of Hyndburn.
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Voter ID statistics for Hyndburn..
25 May 2023
Voter ID statistics from the May 2023 local elections
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Leader’s Viewpoint: Cllr Marlene Haworth..
25 May 2023
I am incredibly proud to be appointed as the first ever female leader of Hyndburn Borough Council and honoured to take on this responsibility.
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[Cllr Marlene Haworth, Leader of Hyndburn Council, outside Accrington Market Hall, 2022] On Thursday 18 May at Hyndburn Borough...
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After a competitive recruitment drive, Lucy Dusgate has been successfully appointed and will be joining Hyndburn in her new role this summer.
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