BURNLEY Borough Council is accepting nominations from people intending to stand in the forthcoming local elections.

The elections held on June 10 will see 15 seats in the borough contested as well as the parishes of Ightenhill and Worsthorne with Hurstwood.

The process will officially start on Friday April 30 when the notice of election is published. Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on May 11 to submit their nomination papers.

This year the elections will be combined with the European Parliamentary election and will be an all-postal vote.

For a nomination pack or more details regarding the elections contact the Elections Office on 01282 477327.