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                        <title>Consultation on proposals to further tighten HMO rules gets underway</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Clare Jackson</dc:creator>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Burnley Council has launched a six-week public consultation on proposals to tighten the planning rules around converting properties into houses of multiple occupation (HMO) in an additional 6 wards in the borough. Which, if confirmed, would mean that the whole of the borough is covered.&#160;&#160; As part of a long term Burnley Council strategy to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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                        <title>Burnley Council honours outstanding service to the borough</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Burnley Council has formally recognised four people for their outstanding contribution to the borough and its communities at a meeting of Full Council held at Burnley Town Hall on Wednesday 23rd September.&#160; At the meeting, Her Honour Judge Sara Dodd was appointed Honorary Recorder of the Borough of Burnley, while Warrant Officer Lee Hargreaves, Mr [&#8230;]]]></description>
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                        <title>Burnley community invited to walk together for Baby Loss Awareness Week   </title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <description><![CDATA[People across Burnley are being invited to come together for a special community walk of remembrance and support for families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.&#160; The walk, organised collaboratively with Councillor Sehrish Lone, Friends of Serenity and East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, will take place on Friday 9th October, marking the beginning of Baby [&#8230;]]]></description>
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                        <title>14 free workshops on offer during Burnley Business Week  </title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Whether you run a business in Burnley or work for one, there is a chance to pick up new skills, ideas and advice for free when Burnley Business Week returns later this month.&#160; Taking place from 21st to 25th September, this year’s Business Week will see 14 free workshops held at venues across Burnley, covering [&#8230;]]]></description>
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                        <title>Burnley shortlisted for national economic development award for second year running  </title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Annabel Fowler</dc:creator>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Burnley Council’s Economy and Development&#160;team has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Institute of Economic Development (iED) Annual Awards 2026.&#160; The team has been shortlisted for Team of the Year for the second year running, putting Burnley among some of the leading economic development teams in the country.&#160; The national award recognises exceptional [&#8230;]]]></description>
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