THE recent change in the law which will enable councils to crack down on noise nuisances received widespread approval.

But Blackburn council appears to be dragging its heels on the grounds that the situation will be reviewed early next year as part of the build up to Blackburn becoming an independent authority.

But surely this has absolutely nothing to do with unitary status.

Noise nuisances, who cause so much misery for their neighbours, will not pipe down while Blackburn's ruling Labour group dreams of independence day.

There is no valid reason for delay, especially when the government has offered to give councils financial backing to implement a scheme to combat noise nuisances.

There is a more positive attitude from Burnley councillors who want a noise patrol which would cover the whole of East Lancashire.

Blackburn should not be dazzled by its elevation to unitary status.

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