A PROJECT manager has been appointed to oversee Pendle's second Sure Start programme for Waterside, Vivary Bridge and part of Marsden wards.

Clive Acraman has more than 20 years experience working with multi-agency settings and in partnership initiatives involving children and their families, mostly within local authorities.

He said: "The parents and community will drive this programme in partnership with local statutory and voluntary services.

"I welcome all parties who have an interest in the welfare of children aged four and under in their community to come to local events and become involved in the development and setting up of the Sure Start programme."

Sure Start is a Government initiative working with families and local communities to improve facilities and opportunities for children aged four and under.