Hyndburn
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Hyndburn, in east Lancashire, is centred on the town of Accrington, known for its historic market, red-brick buildings, and links to the Accrington Pals of World War I. The district is framed by the Pennine hills, with moorland, reservoirs, and scenic valleys providing outdoor opportunities. Smaller towns and villages are set amid green spaces, while heritage trails, canals, and historic mills reflect its industrial roots.
The local authority for this district is: Hyndburn Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Lancashire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Lancashire County Council.
Constituencies in Hyndburn
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Wards in Hyndburn
Hyndburn is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Altham
- Barnfield
- Baxenden
- Central
- Church
- Clayton-le-Moors
- Huncoat
- Immanuel
- Milnshaw
- Netherton
- Overton
- Peel
- Rishton
- Spring Hill
- St Andrew's
- St Oswald's