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£1m Grant Funding available to Support Local Businesses through a Discretionary Grants Fund
From the 4th June, businesses which have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis can apply to Hyndburn Borough Council for a grant of up to £25,000 under new guidance released by the Government as
Business advice on re-opening – Legionella warning
Many businesses will be re-opening in June following closures introduced to help control the spread of coronavirus. Some firms are due to open on June 1st, such as outdoor markets and car showrooms, followed
What More UK Announces New Building Works
What More UK, the organisation behind the famous home storage brand Wham, has announced the latest in a series of multi-million pound investments at their Altham manufacturing site. The new development will provide 26,000
Healthier Hyndburn’ campaign announced in response to new Government Roadmap
Healthier Hyndburn’ campaign announced in response to new Government Roadmap The new strategy outlined by Central Government sets out a roadmap to existing lockdown measures being eased in a safe and measured way. Part
What More UK: Keeping the Country’s Shelves Stocked
What More UK, the Altham based manufacturer of housewares, is doing everything it can to keep supermarket shelves stocked with Bakeware products. Ever since the coronavirus lockdown began people have been searching for ways
Hair and Beauty salons are a highlight of Accrington and Rossendale College’s £4million makeover
Brand new industry-standard Hairdressing and Beauty salons are a highlight of Accrington and Rossendale College’s £4million makeover. The bright and spacious salons are kitted out with top spec equipment used in industry, to ensure
Corona can’t stop the ceremony – Great Harwood Rovers find innovative way to celebrate new sponsorship deal
The club’s home venue was crowned ‘Moorland Arena’ during a zoom ceremony with MP Sara Britcliffe, Moorland Headteacher, Jonathan Harrison and Mark Pickup, Great Harwood Rovers Trustee. Moorland Private School have chosen to support
Hyndburn leaders join Royal British Legion call to mark VE Day from home
The 75th anniversary of VE Day is approaching next Friday 8th May and Hyndburn’s MP and Council Leader are backing the Royal British Legion’s call for the nation to mark the anniversary from home
Hyndburn Mayoral Charity Fund launches Just Giving page to support Community Hub
This year the Mayoral Charity Fund will support the Hyndburn Hub who are working to assist vulnerable people in the borough during the current crisis. Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr June Harrison, said: “As Mayor
What More UK Retool from Storage Boxes to Personal Protective Equipment to Support the NHS in this Crisis
Manufacturing giant What More UK have announced they will be saving lives and protecting the NHS by going into production of personal protective equipment. What More UK have proudly announced they will be doing
Accrington and Rossendale College goes from strength to strength as it celebrates rise in National Achievement Rate Tables
Accrington and Rossendale College is continuing to go from strength to strength – boosting its position in the newly published National Achievement Rate Tables following its successful merger with Nelson and Colne College. Within
HYNDBURN HUB ANNOUNCED – TO SERVE THE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE BOROUGH
Government, leaders and voluntary services have joined hands to announce imminent plans for a hub in Hyndburn. David Welsby, Chief Executive of Hyndburn Borough Council The announcement comes after Prime Minister, Boris
A New Project for Accrington Women Secures National Lottery Support
A new National Lottery Heritage Funded project for Accrington has received the go-ahead and this time it’s an often-overlooked generation of ordinary working women who take centre stage – those aged 55 plus. Heritage
HML Recycling’s Scrap for Charity Initiative Launched to the Public and Business Community
HML Recycling, Bolton Avenue, Huncoat, has set itself the target of donating £10,000 to charity. The new scheme has arisen out of changes to the way the organisation is allowed to make payments for
HML Recycling gives £4000 to help Hyndburn Voluntary and Community Resource Centre
“Businesses have a responsibility to the community” says Stuart Rogan, Director of HML Recycling. That’s why he’s giving away a generous £4000 to Hyndburn Voluntary and Community Resource Centre (HVCRC). Earlier this year the