A council has announced plans and funding to enhance safety and security in its town centre.

Burnley Council will be collaborating with the Town Centre Business Improvement District and providing joint funding to keep the town centre safe.

The announcement comes after a successful trial that was welcomed by town centre businesses.

The extension of this service will mean uniformed wardens will return to the town centre seven days a week.

They will challenge and report on individuals and groups acting in a persistently anti-social manner.

If the project proves successful, consideration will be given to continuing it for future years.

Cllr Howard Baker, the council’s executive member for community and environmental services, said: “Our partnership with the BID on this initiative will provide a visible and reassuring presence in the town centre.

“This will build on the recent increase in uniformed policing by Lancashire Constabulary in recent weeks.

“We have an excellent range of businesses, retail, and leisure offers operating in the town centre who have invested in recent years.

“We want residents and visitors to come to the town centre knowing that they don’t have to be concerned about anti-social behaviour as it won’t be tolerated here.”

If you do feel unsafe in the town centre, the council’s advice is to speak to someone in uniform, use the StreetSafe police online service, or call emergency services or Crimestoppers.