FIVE hundred posters are being distributed across Burnley asking for views about the recent racial disturbances in the town.

It is the latest move by the Task Force set up to look at the cause of the troubles and to seek a way ahead.

The posters are written in three ethnic languages as well as English and tell people how to get in touch with the Task force and its independent chairman Lord Tony Clarke.

They also have details of future meetings which will start with an hour's open session, at which the public will be able to address members of the 16-strong Task Force direct.

Lord Clarke commented: "I am delighted with the response so far, but I want to ensure we reach as many people as possible as we gather the facts about what has happened and why."

He explained: "These posters will go into the offices and premises of as many organisations as we can access, including doctors' surgeries, churches and community centres."

His message to the people of Burnley was: "By passing on your comments you can help us build for the future."

The next meeting of the Task Force will be on Thursday, September 6, at the South West Burnley community centre, in Valley Street.