Historic moment as Darwen Town Council is established

This is the moment that Darwen Town Council was created. The picture below shows Director of legal services Linda Comstive signing the order to establish the new council:


A referendum was held last year on whether to create it with the majority of voters backing the plan.

The town council will contribute to improving its local neighbourhood as well as considering planning applications in Darwen.

Residents of Darwen will still be as much as part of the borough council as ever and will continue to enjoy the representation from their borough councillor.

Ms Comstive said: “This is an historic moment for the Council and provides a unique opportunity to the residents of Darwen to actively contribute in improving their local services. The 13 newly elected town councillors will be in office for four years and so it’s vital that Darwen citizens register their right to vote and attend the polling station on the June 4, and show their support in shaping Darwen's future."

Residents of Earcroft, Marsh House, Sunnyhurst, Sudell and Whitehall can vote in the council election. If you wish to vote at the town council election, you must be registered on the electoral roll. The deadline for registering is May 19; applications for voting by post must be received by 5pm on the same day. Applications for proxy voting must be received by 5pm on May 27. These dates are fixed by law, if you are not on the register, you will not be able to vote. To find out further information and speak to someone/how to register to vote, ring the elections team on (01254) 585920 or e-mail; voting@blackburn.gov.uk

The order establishing the Council is available to view at Blackburn and Darwen town halls as well as Blackburn and Darwen libraries.