Burnley Borough Council, GB

Burnley Borough Council, GB is helping children study online during COVID by funding IT support

Burnley Borough Council partnered with Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Services (BPRCVS) to help children study online during the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership is working with 20 local schools to provide IT support to families struggling during the lockdowns. The Council is providing funding for computers, laptops, and broadband service for approximately 600 children in the borough.

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Burnley Borough Council, GB

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Burnley Borough Council, GB is planning a "free after 3" car parking scheme to boost the economy

Burnley Borough Council is planning to introduce a "free after 3" car parking scheme to boost the local economy. The scheme would run as a three-month trial allowing motorists to park for free on any council-owned car parks any time after 3pm every day, The scheme is being designed to support local businesses by encouraging local shopping in the Burnley town centre.

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Burnley Borough Council, GB

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Burnley Borough Council, GB created a home improvement grant for residents suffering from dementia

Burnley Borough Council partnered with the Homewise Society charity organization tp create a home improvement grant to help improve the lives of residents suffering from dementia. The grant provides offers up to £1,000 to pay for home renovations and equipment designed to help people with dementia navigate day-to-day activities. Eligibility for the grant is determined by a clinical diagnosis of dementia and proof of residency in the borough.

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Burnley Borough Council, GB

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Burnley Borough Council, GB launched "WhoDunit?" a website for reporting incidents of dog fouling

Burnley Borough Council launched "WhoDunit?" a website designed specifically for residents to report local dog owners who fail to clean up after their dogs. The website was created as part of the Council's larger campaign to reduce dog fouling and encourage residents to hold each other accountable. Residents can use to website to provide enforcement officers with valuable information including a description of the owner, the dog, and the location of the offense.

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Burnley Borough Council, GB

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Burnley Borough Council, GB launched the "Burnley Together" online community hub for COVID-19

Burnley Borough Council partnered with various local Councils, volunteer services, private businesses, and faith-based institutions to launch the "Burnley Together" community hub. The hub was designed to offer vulnerable residents with a single point of contact for support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hub provides access to goods and services being offered by local businesses and groups including dog walking, housing advice, social support, obtaining food parcels and medications, etc.

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Burnley Borough Council, GB

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Lancashire County Council, GB

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