This is my first time standing as for Ward Councillor, I have been living in the area for some 35 years.

I have lived in Blackburn all my life went to local school. At university I graduated with a degree in chemical engineering .I joined a multinational company as a production manager then started my own manufacturing business in Blackburn, which at one time employed over 25 people.

Hi my name is Helen; I am a Blackburn lass and live in the Corporation Park Ward with my husband Paul. I am the owner and Managing Director of No1 Caterers Ltd, Blackburn, and am the winner and current holder of the Jane Asher Home Baker of the Year.