East Lancashire News from Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Council offer financial fostering boost

Blackburn with Darwen Council is to dramatically increase the weekly payments to foster carers who agree to continue to live with them after becoming 18.
Planning application made for controversial travellers camp in Blackburn

A backdated planning application has been submitted for a controversial ‘unlawful’ travellers’ encampment currently occupying grassland near the Darwen’s Whitehall Park.