Natural Christmas Decoration and Fairy House Making Workshops at Haworth Art Gallery

hbcadmin, 8 December 2023

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.

Leader’s Viewpoint: Cllr Marlene Haworth

hbcadmin, 8 December 2023

As the festive season approaches, I’m delighted to share some exciting news that will bring joy to our market traders and the wider community. Effective from the 2nd January, all […]

Works to create the ‘Market on the Square’ begin

hbcadmin, 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.

Accrington Market Traders to receive rent reduction during transformational works

hbcadmin, 6 December 2023

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…

£237,000 allocated to Great Harwood Street Greening

hbcadmin, 6 December 2023

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.

Over 700 trees planted in four days by the community

hbcadmin, 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.

Christmas at Haworth Art Gallery Artist’s Studio’s

hbcadmin, 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.

NEW MULTI MILLION POUND LEISURE AND SPORT CENTRE GETS GREEN LIGHT

hbcadmin, 1 December 2023

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.

Private Hire Driver Pleads Guilty and Faces Fines Following Court Proceedings

hbcadmin, 1 December 2023

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.

Council Signs Armed Forces Covenant

hbcadmin, 23 November 2023

Hyndburn Borough Council reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at Accrington Town Hall on 11th November 2023. The Covenant was signed […]