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Council calls for elections delay

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has asked the Government to postpone next year’s local government elections amid reorganisation in Lancashire.

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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has asked the Government to postpone next year's local government elections amid reorganisation in Lancashire.

A report to senior councillors suggested delaying the elections would ‘maintain stability, maximise resources and reduce expenditure', saving around £200,000.

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