CHEMICAL giant ICI gave the go-ahead for an all-new multi-million pound plant which was expected to create almost 100 jobs in Darwen.
The company board approved plans for a factory to produce Perspex and associated acrylic products on a site at Chapels Park Industrial Estate, off Goose House Lane. Darwen, proved unsuitable.
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