Very interesting, may be HBC were edging their bets when the whole thing was first started "BIG BROTHER" an all that.
But what is also very interesting is the link thats not there, check this quote
The websites - (
www.pendlelife.co.uk and
www.hyndburnlife.co.uk) aim to provide a central focus for the provision of electronic information and services for both the
councils and their local partner organisations. They will be interactive and transactional gateways through which residents, businesses and visitors can access services such as:
Think the bit thats missing is pay council tax
Note - There is no link to or from HBC "official site", but thats local gov. for you.
Run out of funds