A COUNCILLOR has spoken up for boroughs which may be overlooked in the allocation of police resources.

Earcroft resident and ward councillor Mike Barratt made the plea at a police authority community meeting at Darwen Access Point.

He said: "Police resources have to be put in where necessary, but don't neglect other areas as well - there are hot spots in those areas too."

The police should meet more regularly with residents and local representatives, he said.

He added: "At the end of the day a large displacement effect goes on in this business."

Chief Insp Neil Smith, of Blackburn police, said: "It is taken on board - those sort of areas won't be forgotten about."