CAMPAIGNERS who fought to save a Ribble Valley beauty spot from being quarried have been applauded for their success.

Coun Chris Holtom told planning and development colleagues that land at Sawley Brow had been saved because of the hard work of local campaigners and strong support from officers and members at county hall.

"This has been one of the biggest behind-the-scenes lobbying exercises the Ribble Valley has ever seen," he said. "I pay tribute to some unsung people."

Limestone-rich Sawley Brow had originally been included in a blueprint for quarrying which would take Lancashire through to the 21st century.

However, in the latest draft of the Lancashire Mineral and Waste Plan, the area has been deleted because it was described as "sensitive" following the massive local campaign.

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