DARWEN Conservatives have a new chairman, who was elected unanimously.

Denise Gee, 39, of Richmond Park, Darwen was elected at the annual general meeting.

She is a trader at the town's three-day market and one of the founding members of the new Darwen Chamber of Trade being launched later this month.

Vincent Hitchen, 39, of Percival Street was elected as treasurer and Coun Jackie Slater as vice-chair fundraiser.

Coun Julie Slater was named as vice-chair political and Lynda Walsh, 56, of Woodville Terrace was chosen as secretary.

Further information is available by telephoning Denise on 01254 702074.