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 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.

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.