Darweners can now sign an online petition to get their own town council.

2,500 signatures have already been gathered by campaigners - but for the Government to allow the move, 10 per cent of residents must sign up.

A town council is one of the aims of the Lancashire Telegraph's We're Backing Darwen campaign.

It would allow people to have a bigger say on by-laws and planning issues through locally elected councillors and also act as a major forum and lobbying organisation.

To add your name to the petition, just fil in your name and address below.

  • You need to live in Darwen to sign the petition
  • If you have already signed the petition, there is no need to do so again
  • The petition will remain open until mid-January.
Your name Address line 1 Address line 2 Address line 3 Postcode Please enter the number you see in the box below.