EAST Lancashire's eyesores were set to get a facelift in a major derelict land reclamation scheme.
Lancashire County Council embarked on a project to rid the area of unsightly waste heaps and other desolate sites.
Meanwhile dustbin collections were halted and other services disrupted when Hyndburn Council manual workers staged a walkout over vehicle insurance.
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