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.
Read more of £237,000 allocated to Great Harwood Street GreeningA 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.
Read more of Over 700 trees planted in four days by the communityLocals 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.
Read more of Christmas at Haworth Art Gallery Artist’s Studio’sFollowing 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.
Read more of NEW MULTI MILLION POUND LEISURE AND SPORT CENTRE GETS GREEN LIGHTOn 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.
Read more of Private Hire Driver Pleads Guilty and Faces Fines Following Court ProceedingsHyndburn 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 […]
Read more of Council Signs Armed Forces CovenantChristmas 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!
Read more of Mayoral Viewpoint: Cllr Terry HurnMorgan 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.
Read more of Morgan Sindall appointed to landmark Accrington Town Square schemeIt 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.
Read more of Leader’s Viewpoint: Cllr Marlene HaworthEstablished 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.
Read more of Council opens £80,000 grants scheme for community