Hyndburn Borough Council7 days agoTransitioning councils seek to postpone electionsSome authorities have voted for the move as they prepare for local government reorganisation.7 days ago23 Dec 2025Will my council election be going ahead next year?Elections are set to be held at seven local authorities in Lancashire but more than half want to delay.23 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Call to delay 2026 local elections due to devolutionLeaders of Blackburn and Hyndburn councils say there is no point in a contest before the reorganisation. 14 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Battery storage farm to go ahead after appealPlans for the battery storage facility in woodland in Lancashire can now go ahead after an appeal. 30 Oct 202525 Jul 2025Council given £220k to support rough sleepersThe government grant will help continue to fund Hyndburn's emergency night shelter25 Jul 202514 May 2025Views sought on future of closed hospital siteAccrington Victoria Hospital closed in December after the building was found to be beyond repair.14 May 202531 Jan 2025M65 safety review launched after spate of crashesMore concerns are expressed after at least four crashes in January on the M65 in Lancashire.31 Jan 20258 Dec 2024Parking charges could harm high streets - councilCouncillors in Hyndburn say street parking charges would hinder local businesses and residents.8 Dec 202411 Nov 2024NHS trust purposely ran down hospital - councillorCouncillors accuse a hospital trust of "allowing Accrington Victoria Hospital to decay".11 Nov 2024...
