Hyndburn Labour

BBC Radio Lancashire Interview
On Tuesday, Cllr Paul Cox, Cabinet member for Hyndburn council’s Environmental Services, was interviewed on BBC Radio Lancashire, in recognition of Hyndburn’s improvements in the Food Standards Agency food hygiene scores.
To listen to the interview, tune in at 2:12:50 at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/play/p06j7686
... Cllr Cox said: “In the last few years we’ve taken significant strides to improve food hygiene performance and added additional resources to drive up compliance, such as Project Boost. This has included a series of workshops attended by 88 businesses and carried out 30 one to one coaching sessions.
We also took action against non-compliant premises which resulted in 5 voluntary closures. We also served 21 premises with Food Hygiene Improvement Notices and issued 301 written warnings.
Ultimately, as an authority we cannot force establishments to raise their food hygiene scores, but what we can be is proactive in is both keeping in contact with premises and outlining the benefits of improving their business image with an increased score.”
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A message for Belthorn residents!
This Sunday, Graham Jones MP and Cllr Glen Harrison are holding an advice surgery for St Oswald’s residents.
If you have a problem or issue that you think they can help with, pop into the Dog Inn, Belthorn, from 12pm until 2pm.
... #Belthorn #Oswaldtwistle
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The Mayor of Hyndburn, Mohammad Ayub, was happy to recently open Belvedere Nursing Home's new indoor garden! 🌷🌹🌸
The mayor, who is also a Labour councillor for Central ward, got to meet with residents at the opening of the garden, which will provide a brilliant green space for residents to enjoy, whatever the weather.
#Central #Accrington

Make sure your views are heard!
Hyndburn Borough Council will soon carry out a review on Public Space Protection Orders and they’re asking for your views.
Cllr Gareth Molineux said: “The orders legislate where dogs need to be on leads and any areas of the Borough where dogs are excluded. Currently dogs are excluded from children’s playgrounds and bowling green areas and this has really benefitted users of those facilities. Dog owners are also required to keep their dogs on ...leads in cemeteries and town centres.”
“Please get involved when the consultation starts, it will be available on the Council’s website soon.”
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Are you aged 18-24?
Three out of ten people aged 18-24 are not registered to vote. This means that their voice is not heard at election time.
Make sure you register today and ensure your voice is heard! It's vital that young people are represented in politics.
... https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Vote for your favourite park!
Back in July, seven of Hyndburn's beautiful parks and one open space were given a prestigious Green Flag Award.
Now it’s time to vote for your favourite! The Award Scheme is asking the whole of the UK to decide which parks and green spaces should receive the People’s Choice Award for being the UK’s favourites.
... If you think your favourite deserves to be in the top 10 People’s Choice then make sure to vote. Just visit http://www.greenflagaward.org/award-winne rs/#_northwest to find your park on the winners map and click the voting button.
Once you’ve voted, why not encourage others to get involved through social media using the hashtag #PeoplesChoice.
Cllr Paul Cox, Cabinet Member for Parks, said: “We’re proud to have many Green Flag Award winning parks here in Hyndburn, so please vote for your favourite and have your say in deciding which parks and green spaces should receive the People’s Choice Award.”
Voting is open now and closes on 30th September, with the top 10 sites being announced on 16th October.
#PeoplesChoice #GreenFlagAward #Hyndburn #Lancashire #Parks #OakhillPark #CutwoodPark #MercerPark #PeelPark #LowerfoldPark #GattyPark #Wilsons&Woodlands
Amazing Accrington Hyndburn Borough Council Community Solutions
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Leaders Viewpoint - Cllr Gareth Molineux, Cabinet Member for Education, Leisure and Arts:
Like many of us I’ve been out and about with my family over the summer holidays making the most of the glorious sunshine - walking, cycling and picnicking in Hyndburn’s fabulous parks and open spaces, eight of which were awarded the prestigious Green Flag this year.
It’s also great to see the transformation of historic Rhyddings Park in Oswaldtwistle now completed, with lots of visitors...
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Over 8000 people flocked to #AmazingAccrington on Saturday 1st September for the town’s first ever Town Takeover across the three events.
Accrington’s new Town Square, The Ballroom at Accrington Town Hall and Accrington and Rossendale College were all alive with a flurry of fun and excitement as a Chocolate Festival, Soapbox Challenge and Rally Challenge took place.
Miles Parkinson, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council said:
... “Wow, what a day! This was a true Town Takeover with attractions and stalls based in different locations all over the town on the day. The live rally demonstrations were completely mind blowing and what a buzz they created up at the college! There was so much to offer, something for everyone to enjoy but for me the Soapbox Challenge was the best new attraction. I’m already looking forward to seeing what comes of the event next year!”
https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/…/thousan ds-flock-to-amazing…/
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Some of our Hyndburn Labour members and councillors were thrilled to attend the re-opening week events at Rhyddings Park!
It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and the efforts that had gone into the events 🌷🌳🌸

Discover Accrington over the next two weeks with heritage open days.
Celebrate the town's history with the free activities! Activities include a look at the history of Accrington Market and an exhibition about the extraordinary women who helped to shape our town.
Find out more: https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/…/heritag e-open-days-discove…/
... #Accrington #Hyndburn #Lancashire #HeritageOpenDay #ExtraordinaryWomen #AccringtonMarket
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Soapbox Challenge Success! 🏁🏎️🏁
Amazing Accrington's soapbox challenge was fantastic! Superb entries, a brilliant crowd and good weather all made for an amazing day.
Our local MP, Graham Jones, and some of Hyndburn Labour councillors and members all went to the college to enjoy the event.
... The hard work that went into Saturday's event was extremely impressive and like everyone else, we're already looking forward to next year!
Well done to everyone who organised or took part ‚ú®
#AmazingAccrington #Accrington #Hyndburn #Lancashire #soapbox #soapboxchallenge
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ACCRINGTON MARKET STALL CHARGES FROZEN OR REDUCED
The council has frozen or reduced most charges paid by traders for indoor and outdoor stalls at Accrington Markets. The lower charges will be implemented at the beginning of October.
Indoor Market Hall traders will see their rents reduced by 10.5% on 1st October 2018 and reduce again by 2.9% on the 1st of October 2019. The overall 13.4% reduction means a typical monthly charge will decrease by almost £88 per calendar month.
... The vast majority of outside stall charges have also been reduced or frozen.
Councillor Clare Cleary, Cabinet Member for Accrington town centre, said: “The Council is fully committed to Accrington’s indoor and outdoor markets, and, having carried out a comprehensive review, and recognising the trading challenges facing some of our tenants, we have either frozen or reduced the charges paid where at all possible."
Cllr Cleary added: “This reaffirms our commitment to making the Markets a key shopping and food offer that forms part of our long term vision for Accrington town centre. This is a really exciting time for Accrington town centre and with the imminent completion of the new town square, with many events planned for the future; we are expecting our Market traders to benefit from an increase in footfall.”
#Hyndburn #Accrington
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Photos from today‚Äôs 65th Annual Baxenden Allotments & Gardens Society Show. Well done to all the organisers üëèüèª ü•ï üå±üå∑üå∫üå∏üåºüåªüåΩü•îüçÜü•¶ üå∂üçÖüçÝ
#Baxenden #Allotment #Fruit #Vegetables #Trophy #Garden #Flowers #Art

Today is the day of #AmazingAccrington's Town Takeover! A full day of family fun.
https://www.facebook.com/…/a.5878095646 3…/1851208294962501/…

It's fantastic to see our cleaner streets after the new bin collection changes! üëç
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/…/ 16610278.hyndburn-s…/ #Hyndburn

THIS SATURDAY - BAXENDEN ALLOTMENTS & GARDENS SOCIETY 65th ANNUAL SHOW
Some amazing events on this weekend and none more spectacular than this show being held at Hollins Technology College, Baxenden. Saturday 1st Sept 2:45pm - 5pm.
#Baxenden... #allotment #show #flowers #fruit #vegetables
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Don’t forget about Accrington’s chocolate festival, rally and soapbox challenge this weekend!
All three events will be held this Saturday, 1st September, and thousands of people are expected to attend.
🔸The chocolate festival will run from 10am until 4pm at Accrington Town Hall and along Broadway. ... 🔸The second event will see a live demonstration of Group B rally cars around St James’ Church in Accrington town centre. 🔸The soapbox challenge, sponsored by Emerson and Renwick Ltd, will be hosted at Accrington and Rossendale College
Council leader Miles Parkinson said: “The main thing is to get back a vibe into the town centre. This is all part of that and we want to encourage the business community and public to come forward and support these events also. There is a catologue of events for people to enjoy and let’s hope the sun shines.”
#AmazingAccrington
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Seems to me there has been lots of voting in some form or other this past year or so.....and there has been.....but this one is of maximum importance.....we need a socialist agenda to sweep these Tories away ....and for good.We need all our membership to be concentrating on this leadership contest.....and then we need to vote for a better way ...a fairer and just society is at stake...the guy that we can and must support is Jeremy Corbyn...if you have been listening then you will know that his team.... is the winning team....the changes he suggests ....are radical and far reaching....whilst being caring and fair....he has the best interest of our society at the heart of his campaign....we need to engage with all our citizens....white ....colored.....gender ... race...creed ....that is where he is taking us.....so let's do this thing he asks....lets make it so....because you know what....there is another way....not too long winded I hope...be safe.. be civil..vote for socialism..vote Corbyn.

Seems to me there has been lots of voting in some form or other this past year or so.....and there has been.....but this one is of maximum importance.....we need a socialist agenda to sweep these Tories away ....and for good.We need all our membership to be concentrating on this leadership contest.....and then we need to vote for a better way ...a fairer and just society is at stake...the guy that we can and must support is Jeremy Corbyn...if you have been listening then you will know that his team.... is the winning team....the changes he suggests ....are radical and far reaching....whilst being caring and fair....he has the best interest of our society at the heart of his campaign....we need to engage with all our citizens....white ....colored.....gender ... race...creed ....that is where he is taking us.....so let's do this thing he asks....lets make it so....because you know what....there is another way....not too long winded I hope...be safe.. be civil..vote for socialism..vote Corbyn.