BLACKBURN: Parking restrictions may be placed in Albert Street because parked cars are blocking access to business premises.

A request has been made to Blackburn with Darwen Council from a local business for restrictions to be placed on the eastern side of Albert Street.

Blackburn with Darwen Council's highways and planning committee looks set to authorise the start of a consultation period with businesses and residents at a town hall meeting on Thursday, January 7.

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