Council rejects plans for children’s homes in Altham and Accrington, citing highway safety and neighborhood impact. Hyndburn Council Refuses Kids Home Plans Citing Safety Concerns Hyndburn Council denied two planning applications. The committee meeting took place on Wednesday. One plan was for Altham, and the other was for Accrington. The council rejected a recommendation to…
A disused pool in Lancashire was turned into a cinema over the weekend, attracting nearly 1,000 visitors! Lancashire Swimming Pool Reimagined as a Community Cinema Venue Great Harwood Events held a movie event. Almost 1,000 people visited Mercer Hall. It took place over the weekend. The event was free to enter. An old pool became…
Councilors will review plans for homes in Altham and Accrington, facing resident objections on noise and traffic. Hyndburn Councilors to Decide on Two New Children’s Care Homes Hyndburn Council will review two residential care home plans. The planning committee should make decisions on Wednesday. One proposed home is in Altham, and one is in Accrington.…
Hyndburn Council debates raising council tax by 2.99%. Lancashire County and Police also eye increases, affecting residents bills. Hyndburn Council Considers Maximum Council Tax Increase for Residents Hyndburn Council might raise council tax, and they will discuss it at a Wednesday cabinet meeting. A typical home’s bill could rise £8.03 a year for 2025/26, for…