ONS figures show that there are a record number of people in work across the UK – meaning more people than ever have the security of a job.

Mill Hill has become infested by rats, according to an article in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. The infestation was exposed by local landlord, Martin Kerry, whose tenants in 2 separate properties on Watson Street and Stephen Street reported a rat problem.

Cllr John Pearson has queried why the Council is providing £40,000 to refurbish a sports facility in a Labour-held ward - and paying for future monitoring and upkeep of the facility - when Cherry Tree Cricket Club and Feniscowles Recreation Ground in Livesey with Pleasington ward receive nothing

Cllr John Pearson has requested immediate action from the Council to complete the removal of unauthorised and eyesore advertising signs. The signs, advertising a taxi firm, sprang up on street furniture on Pleasington Lane and Billinge End Road.

Conservative Councillor John Pearson has accused Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council of greed after they rejected his proposal to save the green space at Feniscliffe Bank.

Labour Councillors have voted through plans for a new Recycling Centre on Lower Eccleshill Road, ignoring concerns over traffic congestion. The Conservatives wanted the council to investigate the possibility of using trains to deliver waste to the site instead.

Traffic cones mistakenly left out in a dangerous spot on a sharp bend on Woodcock Hill Road have been removed after intervention by Cllr John Pearson.

Our approach to criminals is getting tougher, and we’re working hard to keep families safe.

The UK will leave the European Union by 31st October. From his first day as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been getting us ready to leave the EU.

The Prime Minister has announced a £1.8 billion cash injection for the NHS so frontline services have the funding they need to better serve patients.