A council initiative to open up local democracy to people in Pendle will continue.

Public question time before Pendle Council area committee meetings proved a success in a six-month trial.

Council secretary and solicitor Philip Mousdale, said: "It is obvious from our surveys that the introduction of question time has proved popular with the public and we are pleased to continue with it subject to slight amendments.

"People are welcome to come and ask about anything to do with their area. We try to make it as informal as possible."

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