RESIDENTS who attended a meeting of the parish council last night have opted to raise a petition against building on land between Pike Hill and Worsthorne,

The decision came after Michael Wellock, an expert on Burnley's new local plan was unable to attend the meeting. He will now attend the next meeting on Tuesday May 13.

Residents are concerned that developers intended to seek permission to build on the land.

Coun Alan Lawson pointed out that Burnley Borough Council were strongly against granting permission on green areas.

Residents insisted a petition be raised to ensure that all villagers could support Burnley Borough Council's position.

A NEW road surface is to be laid in Lennox Street before people move into the houses. Burnley Borough Council is in receipt of a bond which will enable them to complete the works if necessary.

MEMBERS of the Wine Circle will meet on April 14 for a Jacobs Join before the Easter break.

PARISH councillor Philip Walsh praised Burnley Council engineers who paid prompt attention to potholes in Heckenhurst Avenue following complaints.

VACANCIES exist in both Wednesday and Thursday Rainbows. The group will take children from outside the village.

Rainbows will be decorating Easter cards and Easter eggs this week, and will then meet again after Easter when exciting activities are being planned. More information on 01282 412682.