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Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museums ...

A number of energy companies supply 'green'energy. This means that a guaranteed percentage of your electricity (than usual) will be generated using a renewable source ...

For up to date energy company contact information please go to the Energywatch website. Please note: Norweb and TXU Energi are now a part of Powergen PLC. ...

If you are over 60 you may be entitled towards extra help to keep your home warm. The Department of Health produces a winter ...

There are a number of ways in which to access information on available land and property:PROPERTY REGISTER: The Property Register is available either as a hard copy ...

Main entrance off Ormerod Road, Burnley                    A formal Edwardian urban park. Retains most original features: boating lake, Italian gardens, Ranger centre, and playground. Thompson Park is ...

 Main entrance of Queen Victoria Road, Burnley     A formal Victorian park containing bowling greens, sports pitches. An arboretum is being planted, new playground newly constructed. Dogs ...

                                                                                     Main entrance to Memorial Park off Blackburn Road, PadihamThe Memorial Park is the only public park in Padiham and comprises of two sites linked ...

The aim of the Playteam is to provide a range of open access play activity sessions, in venues in local neighbourhoods, for children between the ...

Management of play activities, staff and finances, including a share of overall management responsibilities. Links with and support to other agencies Providingprogrammes of well-planned late ...

Burnley has at its disposal a number of funding programmes available to help regenerate the Borough and to start to tackle some of the big ...

What is SRB? SRB stands for Single Regeneration Budget – it is funding from the Government to help regenerate run down areas. Burnley was ...

Europeon Funds for Regeneration One of the aims of the European Union is to close the gap between the rich and poor areas of the ...

What is NRF? Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) is a special grant from the Government allocated to some areas in the country because ...

Planning permission is required for all new business and commercial premises and most alterations and/or extensions to existing premises. However, if you wish to change ...

INTRODUCTION When granting planning permission, the Local Planning Authority must make appropriate provision for the preservation and planting of trees. The planting and maintenance of ...

There are nine business parks / industrial estates throughout the Burnley and Padiham area. These range from modern business parks, Shuttleworth Mead and Network 65, ...

St Peter's is a state of the art leisure and health centre in Burnley town centre. Facilities include two swimming pools, fitness suite, health suite, ...

The Fitness Suite boasts over 90 pieces of the latest state of the art cardiovascular, resistance and weight training equipment by Precor USA.  This huge ...

Lots of play and fun and sporty things for the kids, from babies to teens, from weekly classes to holiday taster sessions - we are ...

The centre boasts a selection of approved local sports clubs who meet the listed criteria below which forms part of the nationally recognised 'Club Mark'.  ...

Burnley Council's leisure services provide a wide range of payment options from 'pay n play' for the casual user to greatly discounted 'Annual' membership schemes ...

The St Peter's Centre boasts a four court multi-purpose hall that provides casual usage for people wishing to play badminton, basketball, football, netball, table tennis, ...

SHOW THE CARD............... GET THE BENEFITS!From the 30th April 2008 you will be charged the standard fees and may have limited access to facilities if ...

It is a basic principle of planning law that the Local Planning Authority's decision to refuse planning permission, or to grant it subject to conditions, ...

The Regeneration and Development Unit are at the centre of a number of strategic developments aiming to raise the positive profile of the borough and ...

Our core business focuses on partnership working. No one service can work effectively in isolation. It is only through working with others that we can ...

If your community group has a feasible idea that will help people within your community or neighbourhood but lack the finances to make them a ...

Question 1: My community is not in the target area for regeneration activity, but needs improvement. How can our area be included in future regeneration ...

LOCAL Anchor Staying Put Tel. 01282 838876 http://www.anchorstayingput.org.uk/ Burnley Action Partnership (BAP) Tel. 01282 414800 www.burnleyactionpartnership.orgBurnley & Padiham Community Housing (BPCH) Tel. 01282 664773 http://www.bpch.co.uk/ ...

Burnley has at its disposal a number of funding programmes available to help regenerate the Borough and to start to tackle some of the big ...

European Funds for RegenerationOne of the aims of the European Union is to close the gap between the rich and poor areas of the 15 ...

What is the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF)?Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) is a special grant from the Government allocated to some areas in the country because ...

Healthy Lifestyles run a wide range of programmes of exercise and discussion groups aimed at supporting you to live a healthier life. This work is ...

Do you find the idea of walking into a leisure centre for a class a bit daunting? Then this could be the answer!! The classes ...

Did You Know That 37% of Deaths From Coronary Heart Disease Are Due To Physical Inactivity?If you answered NO to that question you won't be ...

Here are some useful links for health related websites you might like to check out!Healthy Lifestyles cannot be held responsible for the content of external ...

Following the introduction of the Sunday Trading Act in 1994 there have been no restrictions on shopping hours - apart from Sundays. All shops are ...

The Audit Commission has classed Burnley as a Good Council which has been steadily improving its performance over the past few years.Burnley Borough Council had ...

Fortunately the loft is usually the easiest part of your house to insulate. Loft insulation puts a thick 'blanket' in place to stop heat rising ...

Walls lose more heat than any other part of your home. Without insulation more than £1 in every £3 you spend on heating escapes through ...

Condensing boilers These are the most efficient boilers, typically converting 88% offuel into heat compared with the 72% that standard boilers can manage.That means you ...

Modern boilers generally use gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or oil. If your boiler is more than 15 years old, it will be significantly less ...

The sport and play development team at Burnley Borough Council works with the local community to encourage sport and play opportunities in the district.  We have ...

Afrasiab AnwarParticipation & Volunteer Development Officeremail: aanwar@burnley.gov.ukTel: 01282 664432 / M: 07790 009552Fax: 01282 664464Waheed RashidYouth Engagement Officeremail: wrashid@burnley.gov.uk Tel: 01282 664427 / M: 07970 152 448Fax: 01282 ...

Burnley Sport & Play Development offers free holiday activities for all young people across the borough.  The activities are organised to engage young people in ...

PLAYDAYS 2008"Open Access" After School Play Sessions The play development team operate open access play sessions during term time.  These sessions are usually for an ...

A strategic approach to sport is developed by working with sport specific development groups and the Sport and Physical Activity Alliance.  Established groups include local ...

Shooting Stars is a new project launched this year to increase the number of young people from priority areas takign part in quality sports coaching.DamBusters ...

Fitness Suite equipped with state of the art 'Precor' fitness equipment.Inductions Health Questionnaire Introductory Courses Personal Training Junior Courses 50+ Group Sessions Centre Memberships  Price ...

Burnley Council's leisure services provide a wide range of payment options from 'pay n play' for the casual user to greatly discounted 'Annual' membership schemes ...

Padiham Leisure Centre's activity room with its built-in sound system is a hive of activity throughout the week, delivering the centre's group fitness programme, a ...

Official Local Land Charge SearchesThe Local Land Charge Section carries out all official searches covered by the Local Land Charges Act 1975, guaranteeing comprehensive replies ...

The CON 29 enquiries questionnaire, which forms part of the official search, contains many 'Warning' questions, the answers to which you will not find on ...

Private Water SuppliesWe have a number of domestic and commercial private water supplies where we are the responsible authority for monitoring their quality both microbiologically ...

Housing Benefit is a means tested benefit administered by the Council on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions. The aim of Housing Benefit ...

Council Tax Benefit is a means tested benefit administered by the Council on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions. The aim of Council ...

Most full-time students cannot get Housing Benefit because the government expects them to use other money like their grant, student loan or access funds to ...

IdentityProof can be:Passport (current and valid)Driving LicenceBenefit payment bookBank statements / Building Society/Bank/Post Office savings bookRecent utility bill/TV licenceWage slip from current employerBirth CertificateDivorce/Annulment papersLetter ...

If you are currently claiming Housing and or Council Tax Benefit you must tell us in writing of any change in the personal or financial ...

The Revenues & Benefits Service administers claims for Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit on behalf of the Department of Work & Pensions. The Service ...

The Web Benefits Calculator - simply fill out this form for an instant on-line Benefits estimate . Remember this calculation is an estimate based on the ...

All applications for Housing & Council Tax Benefit must be made on an approved form. If you wish to claim both Benefits you need only ...

The Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor Ida Carmichael, The Mayoress, Mrs Joan Edith Heginbotham and Consort Mr Gavin CarmichaelCouncillor Ida Carmichael, The Worshipful the Mayor was ...

Civic GiftsBrochure of Civic Gifts and Price List that can be purchased from Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum or by contacting the Mayor's Secretary ...

Below is a selection of useful forms to download, they range from Noise Nuisance Diary Sheets to a Form B, which should be completed and ...

This section details useful link to other websites and organisations in respect to noise nuisance.The DEFRA website and the part they play in addressing and ...

What will the council do? On receipt of your complaint, we may have to ask you for additional information, if we do not have all ...

When is noise nuisance a statutory nuisance?Noise nuisance is covered by Part III of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This law empowers local authorities to ...

How do I complain about noise nuisance?Tackle the SourceFirst, approach whoever is responsible for the noise. They will often not realise they are disturbing you. ...

Action by the CouncilIf the problem persists, contact your local Environmental Health Department for advice. Under Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, they ...

Noise can be part of a more serious neighbour problem. Under the Housing Act 1996 social landlords can take action against tenants for anti social ...

The Housing Renewal Team is part of the Housing Unit within Burnley Council. The aim of the Team's work is to raise the standard of ...

The Council's aim has been to ensure that as many people as possible were involved in the preparation of the new Local Plan for the ...

In December 2006 the Council agree to a Community Engagement Code of Practice. This sets out the standards to which the Council will work when providing information ...

Now that the energy markets have been opened up to competition, consumers have a choice of buying gas and electricity from over 30 companies. Substantial ...

What is the Home Energy Strategy? The Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 requires Burnley Borough Council to improve the energy efficiency of the borough's housing stock ...

As well as making simple changes at no cost and low cost to your daily life, there are higher cost ways that require a greater initial ...

This page contains a number of useful energy efficiency contacts. Lancashire Energy Efficiency Advice CentreTel: 0800 512012 Email: info@leeac.org.ukWeb Site: www.leeac.org.uk Energy Saving Trust 21 Dartmouth ...

The job of an interpreter is to make sure that people using the interpretation service can communicate clearly and accurately with each other. This will ...

The rateable values of properties normally change between each re-valuation. Transitional arrangements help to phase in these changes by limiting the amount by which a ...

You can contact the Business Rates Department:By email at localtaxation@burnley.gov.ukBy telephone on (01282) 425011 Write to us at:Business Rates TeamRevenues and Benefits ServiceBurnley Borough CouncilPO ...

Apart from properties that are exempt from business rates, each non-domestic property has a rateable value that is normally set by the Valuation Office Agency ...

You can appeal against the rateable value that has been applied to your property from 1st April 2005 for the following reasons: if you think ...

Mandatory (Charitable) ReliefCharities are entitled to relief from rates on any non-domestic property that is wholly or mainly used for non-domestic purposes. Relief is given ...

Background As part of the Government's commitment to promoting the efficient use of land and property, it has modernised empty property relief for Non-Domestic rates. This ...

Partly occupied properties may be entitled to receive Section 44A relief for a temporary period where a property is only being partially used and the ...

There have been a lot of exciting developments over the last year in Burnley - all of which are lighting the way to a brighter ...

Elevate is funded by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister with further funding from English Partnerships, the Housing Corporation and the NWDA. Over the ...

Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum is a great day out for all the family and specialists alike. Its country house setting within a large ...

By law, a death must be registered within 5 days of its occurrence. However, this period can be extended under certain circumstances.Contact details for the ...

The registrars' department will inform the Council of the death but you will need to contact the Council Tax department. They will need to know ...

The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management has developed a national standard of service for the burial and cremation industry.The Charter :-seeks to generate interest ...

Join the Panel! Fill in the online form or email Kris kristian.barker@pendle.gov.ukThe Citizens' Panel contains 1000 local residents, selected to be representative of the make-up ...

You said...we did.During September 2007, the Council invited Citizens' Panel members to take part in a series of focus groups. Five sessions were held, covering ...

The Housing Unit is a part of the Regeneration and Housing Directorate which includes: Regeneration and Economic Development, Community Cohesion and Engagement and Elevate (Housing ...

Primary requests to view data generated by a CCTV system are likely to be made by third parties for any one or more of the ...

A 'secondary' request for access to data may be defined as any request being made which does not fall into the category of a primary ...

Under the terms of Data Protection legislation, individual access to personal data, of which that individual is the data subject, must be permitted providing: The ...

In the event of a request from the media for access to recorded material, the procedures outlined under 'secondary request to view data' shall be ...

Click on the links below to download the results to completed consultations. You can also find out how we have used the results by clicking ...

What we doThe Bereavement Service forms part of the Green Spaces and Amenities Service Unit. We aim to provide a well organised and dignified burial ...

People who were born profoundly deaf, or became deaf before they had learnt to talk, may communicate more easily if a combination of methods is ...

What is Help a Heart Week?This year the awareness week, run by British Heart Foundation (BHF), is calling on mums, grandmothers, daughters, sisters and women ...

The Healthy Lifestyles team support Health Awareness Events as part of their work in raising awareness about the role of physical activity, healthy eating and ...

What is Diabetes Week?Diabetes Week is the annual campaign by Diabetes UK to increase the public's knowledge of diabetes, its symptoms and effects, and to ...

High blood pressure affects over 16 million people in the UK. The higher your blood pressure, the greater your risk of stroke, heart attack and ...

The Atrium St Peter's Centre Thursday 12th June 9am-3pm   Our little tea party on Thursday is part of a National ...

The Council's Local Development Scheme will set the timetable for preparing Burnley's Local Development Framework. The Local Development Scheme will describe the new documents that ...

Work is underway to draw up a Area Action Plan for Burnley town centre, identifying options for future development. Although the plan will be based ...

The aim of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is to gather information to assist the Council in identifying the capacity of Burnley to ...

In 2003, the Council decided to prepare Neighbourhood Action Plans for three areas of the borough in order to guide housing market renewal. One of these areas ...

In 2003, the Council decided to prepare Neighbourhood Action Plans for three areas of the borough in order to guide housing market renewal. One of ...

In April 2004, the Council decided to prepare plans to guide housing market renewal in Piccadilly/Trafalgar. These were to follow the format that had been ...

In April 2004, the Council decided to prepare plans to guide housing market renewal in Padiham. These were to follow the format that had been used to ...

Area Action Plan - Preferred Option ConsultationsKEYBus: The big, yellow busDrop: Drop-in sessionBurnley Wood & Healey WoodKeyLocationDateTimeBusCommunity Alliance Centre - Healey Wood Road28th February10am - ...

In 2003, the Council decided to prepare Neighbourhood Action Plans for three areas of the borough in order to guide housing market renewal. One ...

This Design Guidance has been prepared as part of the Council's commitment to securing the highest quality new development within the neighbourhoods of Burnley Wood. ...

This Design Guidance has been prepared as part of the Council's commitment to securing the highest quality new development within the neighbourhoods of Daneshouse, Duke ...

This Design Guidance has been prepared as part of the Council's commitment to securing the highest quality new development within the neighbourhoods of South West ...

1 World AIDS Day - Health Event3International Day of Disabled Persons - Humanist8Feast of the Immaculate Conception - ChristianBodhi Day - BuddhistHajj (start) - Muslim10Human Rights ...

1All Saints' Day (Hallowmas, All Hallows') - Christian2All Souls' Day - ChristianCoronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I - RastafariAll Saints' Day (Catholic Church in England & Wales) ...

2Candlemas - ChristianImbolc - Pagan3Setsubun - Shinto5Shrove Tuesday - Christian6Ash Wednesday - Christian7Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat) - Chinese8Parinirvana - Nirvana Day - BuddhistLosar (start) - Buddhist11Our Lady ...

1 St David's Day -  Christian 2Nineteen day fast (start) - Bahai Mothering Sunday - Christian3Hina-matsuri - Festival of Dolls - Shinto5St Piran's Day - Christian6Mahashivratri ...

1 Beltane  - PaganAscension Day - Christian2 Ridvan - twelfth day - BahaiBirthday of Guru Arjan Dev - SikhYom Hashoah - Jewish4Ascension Day (Catholic Church ...

1Help a Hearth Month (start) - Health EventNational Osteoporosis Month (start) - Health Event5World Environment Day - Humanist8Dragon Boat Festival (Tuen Ng) - Chinese9Shavuot - ...

5Birthday of Guru Hargobind - Sikh9Martyrdom of the Bab - Bahai15St Swithin's Day - Christian18Asala - Dharma Day - Buddhist2017th Tammuz - Jewish23Birthday of Guru Har ...

1Lughnasadh - Lammas - Pagan6Transfiguration - Christian10Tisha B'Av - Jewish12International Youth Day - Humanist15Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - ChristianDormition of the Theotokos - ChristianManchester ...

2Ramadan (start) - Muslim3Ganesh Chaturthi - Hindu8Feast of the Birth of Mary - ChristianBirthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary - ChristianNativity of the Theotokos - ChristianKnow your ...

1International Day of Older Persons - Health EventBreat Cancer Awareness Month (start) - Health EventEid-Ul-Fitr - Muslim9 Yom Kippur - JewishDussera - HinduBirthday of Guru Ram ...

1Circumcision - ChristianNew Years Day - SecularShogatsu - ShintoFestival of St Basil the Great - Christian5Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh - Sikh6Epiphany - ChristianChristmas Day ...

Central Government and associated sitesCentral Government (General): www.direct.gov.ukUK State including the Stationery Office (HMSO): www.ukstate.comODPM: www.odpm.gov.ukDepartment of Culture, Media and Sport: www.culture.gov.ukParliament: www.parliament.ukGovernment Office for ...

Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) CRE - Head OfficeSt Dunstan's House 201-211 Borough High Street London SE1 1GZ tel 020 7939 0000 fax 020 7939 ...

The Building Control system exists to make sure that buildings are properly designed and constructed so as to ensure the health, safety, welfare and convenience ...

Building Control - Submission of PlansAlthough we are not yet able to support the electronic submission of forms from the internet, you can complete the ...

The Building Control System has three phasesThe Submission of PlansSubmitted Plans are checked by the Local Authority to ensure that the proposed scheme will satisfy ...

From this page you can download the following guidance on ways in to comply with building regulations when undertaking various works to your property.You can ...

DESIGNATIONEvery Local Planning Authority has a duty to determine which parts of their area meet this criterion and to designate those areas as Conservation Areas. ...

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL IN CONSERVATION AREASThese are very wide-ranging, positive duties designed to ensure that designation is not seen as a negative or restrictive move or ...

The designation of a conservation area indicates the Council's positive commitment to these areas and its intention to preserve and enhance the quality of the ...

Conservation Area Consent is required for the demolition in whole or part of some buildings and structures, including walls and outhouses.If demolition is being considered ...

In essence, The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 makes unlawful the demolition, extension or alteration without consent, of buildings which are included ...

Buildings in DisrepairThe legislation gives the Local Planning Authority powers to serve a Listed Building Enforcement Notice in respect of unauthorised works to a Listed ...

Generally, the Council seeks to preserve listed buildings, their settings and any features of architectural or historic interest. We would not normally approve an application to demolish ...

To comply with guidance in Planning Policy Guidance Note 3: Housing (PPG3) the Council has undertaken an Urban Capacity Study of the Borough. ...

If the person who died was paying tax on income from ...

In order for a will to be valid it must be ...

Although a funeral director will be invited to organise the majority of funerals, some people prefer to organise funerals themselves. They may feel that personally ...

If you are getting Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit or certain other benefits, you could get help to pay for a simple funeral ...

A brief word on the practices of other faiths is included below; Most cemeteries are owned by local authorities or private companies and are non-denominational, ...

The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management has developed a national standard of service for the burial and cremation industry.The Charter :- seeks to generate ...

There are several options for relatives who wish to commemorate their loved ones. The Books of Remembrance are located in the Remembrance Room adjacent to ...

There are two different elements to Child Tax Credits • A family element that is payable to any family responsible for a child.  A higher rate ...

The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term savings and investment account for children born on or after 1 September 2002. It will be available ...

Decisions are either delegated decisions or are decided by Committee.  The Head of Planning and Environment has delegated powers to decide more straightforward cases, and ...

A new provision in the 1991 Act requires that the determination must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. ...

Presumption: It used to be the rule that, except in the case of inappropriate development in the Green Belt, there is a presumption in favour ...

Development Control is the process that regulates the development and use of land. It involves the consideration and enforcement of planning applications. Its objective is ...

If a proposal is development and is not "permitted development" by the General Development Order, then an application for planning permission must be made. Applications ...

Applications must be made on a form, accompanied by a plan to identify the land and such other plans or drawings as are necessary to ...

Most outdoor advertising requires consent with only a few limited exceptions. The law regarding the placement of adverts is complex. However, the Council can grant ...

Both the Council and other organisations offer a range of schemes to help you carry out energy efficiency works to your home, to save you ...

Introduction The Lancashire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (LEEAC) is an independent organisation that is part of a national network of 52 centres. The centre ...

Introduction CRISP is a Burnley Borough Council financed scheme run by eaga plc. It provides up to £600 of grant for a wide range of ...

IntroductionAs part of the Government's Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) scheme gas, electric and other power companies will be spending £2.3 billion pounds between 2008 ...

Below is a list of just some of Burnley's latest developments/ investments in 2004/5: Veka Expansion is Success - Veka has completed its ambitions £9.5 million ...

Air QualityThe Environmental Protection Team of Burnley Borough Council plays a vital role in tackling problems related to air quality. This Unit responds to queries ...

The Environmental Protection Team operates several monitoring programmes for a range of pollutants, some of which have been running for over 30 years. Currently the ...

The Clean Air Act, 1993The Great London Smog of December 1952 was thought to have killed around 4,000 people due to a massive increase in ...

The Air Quality Strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland aims to protect people's health and the environment. It describes government plans to improve ...

There are several ways in which traffic pollution problems can be tackled. For instance, improved vehicle technology and using transport alternatives to the car will ...

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC)IPPC aims to achieve 'a high level of protection of the environment taken as a whole by, in particular, preventing ...

Indoor Air QualityIn general, people spend more time indoors than outdoors. This means that indoor air quality is an important consideration. Factors that affect indoor ...

Global warming and climate change, the presence of 'greenhouse gases' in the atmosphere makes the Earth warmer than it would be otherwise due to their ...

The COSHH Regulations 1999These provide a framework to help protect people in the workplace against health risks from hazardous substances. The substances may be used ...

The Council provides general information, advice and links on hazardous chemicals and emergency procedures for incidents involving hazardous chemicals. The Civil Contingencies Secretariat ukresilience.info/home.htm provides ...

This section of the Council's website covers land pollution and contaminated land. Historically Burnley has had a large number of mills, mostly textile, which, along ...

The Environmental Protection Team monitors all aspects of remedial work undertaken when redeveloping sites, any proposed new development, which is to be built on previously ...

Some land in this country has been contaminated in the past by industries such as: gasworks tanneries chemical works landfills These are often called brownfield ...

On the 1st April 2000, a statutory regime came in force, which provided an improved system of the identification and the remediation of contaminated land, ...

Historical contamination of land by radio nuclides from anthropogenic activity has in many cases occurred due to a lack of understanding of the hazards posed ...

Pollution control - Part B authorisation Some industrial techniques have potential to cause pollution. Since 1990 many of these processes have required an 'authorisation' from ...

The introduction of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has been one of the best weapons against crime. It has been proved effective in both cutting and ...

Policy is set out in Circular 5/94 "Planning Out Crime", which states that planning proposals can help reduce crime, particularly if they are considered as ...

Introduction Prior to 1997 only 3% of Burnley supported woodland cover, compared to an average of 8% in England and 23% in Europe. The Forest ...

We are committed to maintain and nurture the schemes for years to come and the help of volunteers will be vital. If you would like ...

Venue: The Spirit of Sport Leisure Centre, Ormerod Rd, BurnleyDates: Every Saturday from 13th January between 2pm and 3pmFor more details contact: James Major tel ...

The A-Z Guide of business support has been produced by the Regeneration & Economic Development Unit, and contains a comprehensive, easy-to-use listings of all business ...

http://www.burnley.ac.uk/The Business Development Unit at Burnley College is responsible for identification and provision of training packages suitable to local employers needs. http://www.burnleyenterprise.co.uk/  Burnley Enterprise aims ...

Through these pages we aim to provide you with information on many areas of improving or repairing your property regardless of your circumstances. What does ...

Older People Depending on the type of grant or service, you could be eligible from the age of 50 years, although most are aimed at ...

Home maintenance is often neglected, yet it is an important part of maintaining a good quality of life. Dampness in your home can increase the ...

Gender - statistically males have more accidents than females. Environmental hazards - such as poorly maintained housing Social deprivation - such as homelessness and poor ...

At present this is the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) contained in the Housing Act 2004 is the statutory minimum standard for housing. ...

Introduction These grants are available to provide adaptations and facilities to help a disabled person to live as independently, and in as much comfort as ...

Introduction This scheme provides small-scale adaptations for people living with disabilities to help them move more easily and safely around their homes, and covers:Eligible work ...

The arts are a hugely popular and varied part of our national life. Nationally three out of four people attend arts or cultural events ranging ...

The case for the Arts in Burnley, and for their support from public funding, now lies squarely on their ability to help meet the bigchallenges ...

To discuss art projects, ideas, issues or to obtain a hard copy of the Arts Strategy, please contact Helen Knowles, Strategic Arts Development Officer:- Burnley Borough ...

Access Point, in partnership with Burnley Telematics, offers a wide range of classes to suit students at all levels. Classes are available throughout the week. ...

Housing Associations/Registered Social Landlords are: "not for profit" organisationsregistered with the Housing Corporationproviders of a wide range of accommodation which is mainly for rentprovide housing-related ...

There are a large number of private rented properties available in Burnley, most of which are houses. The average rent is about £65 per week ...

The Council provides information on the Freedom of Information Act, and advises citizens how to request public information an authority may hold. ...

Burnley Council maintains a publication scheme setting out the classes of information it holds and how this information is published. ...

The Council advises citizens how to request public information an authority may hold.The first step is to check whether the information you want is already ...

By clicking the links below, you can download the Council's most recent responses to those requests made under FOI that are of general public interest. ...

LocationQueens Park, Belevedere Rd, BurnleyContactRangers tel 01282 831053 or e-mail greenspaces@burnley.gov.uk PricesfreeHistoryIn early October 2003 Parks Service successfully completed construction works on the provision of ...

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD DOING ENOUGH ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL PE LESSONS?Why not do the following quiz to see if Junior BEEP ...

Whenever you start something new there are usually lots of questions you want to ask. We have tried to think of some of the most ...

Here is a success story from a previous Junior BEEP.Age: 9 yrs Sex: Male Ethnic Origin: White BritishConnor came onto the Junior BEEP programme in ...

Fit Kids Now On At Padiham!!!!!!A new action- packed multi-activity after school club for 7-11 years is now on at Padiham Methodist Church, Ribble Street, ...

Childhood obesity is increasing throughout the world. Obesity in children aged 2-10 in the UK has risen from 9.6% in 1995 to 15.5% in 2002 ...

We Can Help!!Healthy Lifestyles have a team of dedicated and experienced Stop Smoking Advisors. Our Open Access Community Clinics provide advice, support and motivation to ...

List The Benefits For You To QuitThe first thing you need is a strong motivation to win over your natural resistance to change. Whether you ...

It is estimated that, in the UK today, 42% of children live in a house where at least one person smokes and approximately one-third of ...

Secondhand smoke is other people's tobacco smoke. Also known as passive smoking, secondhand smoke is a major source of indoor air pollution. It can lead ...

Education and Cultural Services Burnley personnel departmentContact: LES Schools, Room T301, County Hall, Preston, PR1 0LDTelephone: (01772) 536329Fax: (01772) 532462For a list of the latest vacancies visit the ...

When it comes to healthy living, the good news is that as soon as you begin regular physical activity you'll feel the benefits of a ...

The good news is that starting physical activity and attaining a healthier lifestyle may be easier than you think. You're probably already doing active things ...

Being physically active involves moving your body and using energy (expressed in kilocalories, Kcals) at an intensity that makes you warm and breathe a bit ...

The Lancashire Childcare Information Service aims to provide quality, accessible and impartial advice and guidance on a full range of childcare services, resources and issues ...

The Lancashire Childcare Information Service  aims to provide quality, accessible and impartial advice and guidance on a full range of childcare services, resources and issues ...

A Credit Union is a profit sharing, democratically run financial co-operative which offers convenient savings and low interest loans to its members. The members own ...

You can contact the Council Tax Department:By email at localtaxation@burnley.gov.ukBy telephone on (01282) 425011 Write to us at:Revenues and Benefits ServiceBurnley Borough CouncilPO Box 17Parker ...

Who is liable to Pay Council Tax?The main resident, who would normally be the owner or tenant of a dwelling, is liable to pay the ...

The full Council Tax bill assumes that there are at least two adults living in a dwelling. If only one adult lives in a dwelling ...

You may appeal against the Council Tax band of your property if you believe that you should not be liable to pay the Council Tax, ...

You can now arrange to pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit online.Check Your Current Council Tax Balance.Council Tax amounts for 2008/09.What is Council Tax?Council ...

Housing market failure, which is characterised by falling or stagnant housing prices, high levels of empty properties, high levels of private rental residences, and large ...

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998These regulations place duties on employers to ensure that equipment ...

This advice has been prepared by Environmental Health Officers with Burnley Borough Council Environmental Health & Cleansing Services Department to assist small businesses in identifying ...

Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)Certain incidents must be reported to the Environmental Health Department and these are listed in the ...

Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992These Regulations lay down minimum requirements for all places of work such as:Working Environment (!) e.g. space, temperature, ...

Portable appliances (!) cover any piece of electrical equipment which has a plug fitted. Defective plugs, sockets and leads cause more electrical accidents than the appliances ...

The Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992These regulations apply to display screens where there is a 'user' i.e. an employee who habitually uses ...

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999These Regulations set out broad general duties that require employers to make adequate arrangements for managing ...

This information has been written by Burnley Borough Council'sHead Of Markets using a mixture of practical knowledge and experience in both the Market and Retail Sectors ...

You would be advised to speak to a member of staff on telephone number 01282 664650 where we are able to offer the best ...

Market Hall or Open Market?The long-term trader should consider the Market Hall where the trader will be asked to enter into a lease agreement.Traders operating ...

We do allow a limited amount of new goods trading on Wednesdays but our regular bric-a-brac traders have priority over stalls, and have rules regarding ...

Licensed or Casual TradingBeing a licensed trader requires you to only give one week's notice to leave. It guarantees you your nominated stall and the ...

A warm welcome to Burnley Market, situated in the heart of the shopping centre at Charter Walk Burnley.If you have never been before, look out ...

The Market is also proud to be part of Burnley Borough Councils drive to improve Burnley, not only for all of its residents, but also ...

What has been achieved since 1996? Nearly £15 million has been spent improving the energy efficiency of up to 18,500 public and private sector homes. ...

The Statement of Accounts sets out Burnley Borough Council's financial performance including its income, expenditure and balance sheet