A TOWN hall tower block, which needed massive repairs, was not built to the original design specifications, it was claimed.
Councillor Eric Smith told the council meeting that concrete cladding on Blackburn town centre's landmark was only half the specified thickness. Labour leader Frank Higham refused to comment on the situation in an open meeting.
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