A PETITION to rally against the site for the new health centre is being drawn up by Darwen 'freedom fighter' Roy Davies.

Roy, who has campaigned for the town's liberation from Blackburn, is putting petitions in public buildings across town.

Roy, of Olive Lane, said: "It's important that people's views on the matter are heard because most people I've spoken to are totally opposed to having the centre on top of a hill."

Protesters say disabled and elderly people will struggle to reach the £11million health centre behind the Darwen Leisure Centre.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have assured Darweners that transport will be provided to the new centre.