EU Referendum: Hyndburn results by ward

A full list of the results of Hyndburn voting in the EU referendum has been released by the Returning Officer and can be seen in the table above. 

EU Referendum: Hyndburn votes Leave

The borough of Hyndburn voted decisively to leave the European Union on 23rd June 2016 and the results can be broken down as follows:

Total number of voters:  40,168
Leave:  26,598
Remain:  13,569

The count took place at Accrington Town Hall and was attended by Labour Councillors Ken Moss, Bernard Dawson and Munsif Dad, Leader of the Council Miles Parkinson and Graham Jones MP.

31 ballot papers were rejected for the following reasons:

Voted for both:  13
Voter could be identified:  3
Unmarked or uncertain: 15

A full breakdown of the voting in each ward will be available shortly.

EU Referendum - Go to vote!

Polling stations are now open across Hyndburn for people to vote in the European Referendum which will decide whether or not the UK stays part of the European Union.

Stations will be open until 10.00pm and you do not need your polling card to vote, simply turn up and give your name and address.

If you have a postal vote but have not yet posted it you can simply hand it in at a polling station.

March to the Front - 30th June 2016

March to the Front is a chance for each town in Hyndburn to talk part in a walk to Oakhill Park on 30th June 2016 to remember the sacrifice made by the Accrington Pals. All residents are invited to take part and it will be followed by a performance at 7.00pm in the park.

Starting times and locations for each township are as follows:

Accrington              6.35pm Accrington Town Hall (0.7 Miles 25 Minutes)
Baxenden                6.30pm The Bay Horse (0.9 Miles 30 Minutes)
Church                    6.15pm Bank St Community Centre (1.8 Miles 45 Minutes)
Clayton-le-Moors   5.45pm Mercer House (3 Miles 1 Hour 15 Minutes)
Great Harwood       5.10pm Town Gate (4.2 Miles 1 Hour 50 Minutes)
Huncoat                  6.10pm The Hollow, Bolton Avenue (2 Miles 50 Minutes)
Oswaldtwistle         6.10pm Civic Arts Centre (2 Miles 50 Minutes)
Rishton                   5.25pm Rishton CC Car Park (3.9 Miles 1 Hour 35 Minutes)

We are looking for 50 walkers and one lead walker for each of the routes.Walkers will be carrying a backpack between them to represent the weight of the backpacks that the soldiers carried on their March to the Front the night before the Battle of the Somme.

If you would like to walk, or lead the walks, please contact Gayle Knight on 01254 398319.

Following the walk, a conceptual movement piece entitled The Falling will be performed by the combined bands of East Lancashire Concert Band (the original Accrington Pals Band) and Lancashire Artillery Band at 7.00pm.

720 people will represent the soldiers that went over the top on 1st July 1916. The movement piece will represent the 20 minutes from 7.00am in the morning when many of the Pals lost their lives or were injured.

If you would like to beinvolved or would just like to come and watch the performance please contact Sophie on 01254 398319.

Rishton: Retiring Councillor becomes screen extra

Outgoing Rishton Councillor Harry Grayson has embarked on a new career as a screen extra. Harry, who has now moved to Ireland to spend time with his family, wanted a hobby to fill some of his free time and he is no stranger to public speaking.

Harry, whose sales patter at the Blackburn branch of Mark and Spencer was legendary, said, "I was a member of the school drama club and also played for 15 years in a country band as rhythm guitarist and vocals. I have had over 30 years experience working in face-to-face businesses and 10 years experience as a District Councillor so I am used to being in the public eye!"

Harry has signed up with Backstage Casting, a company which deal with film and television extras in Ireland, and his profile can be found here:

Backstage Casting - Harry Grayson

Labour strengthen their hold on Hyndburn Borough Council

Hyndburn Labour won 10 of the 12 contested seats in the local elections yesterday, strengthening their numbers at HBC and taking the tally of Labour Councillors to 26 out of 35 seats in the borough.

The Conservatives are now down to just 7 seats, with UKIP holding the remaining 2.

Hyndburn Labour would like to pay tribute to the outgoing Mayor, Marlene Haworth, who has served 12 years on the Council and was beaten yesterday by Glen Harrison in the St Oswalds contest. The controlling group would like to wish Marlene all the best for her future.

In total there are 7 new Councillors and 5 returning members. The first meeting of the new full Council will take place on Thursday 19th May at 7.00pm in Accrington Town Hall.

HBC: Haworth Art Gallery Facebook page

Please find the following link to the brand-new official Facebook page for the Haworth Art Gallery. This will be developed over the next few weeks to incorporate our new branding, the Stables Block and Motor House and the surrounding park and Rose Gardens.

It’s a very, very exciting time ahead, so please like and share our page!

Facebook - Haworth Art Gallery

The gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12 noon to 4.45pm and Saturday, Sunday 12 noon to 4.15pm. Closed all day Monday.