Labour controlled Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have alienated many residents in the Sudell Road- Redearth Road area by attempting to gain a Compulsory Purchase Order without proper discussion and explanation of its plans for the area.
Liberal Democrat Councillor David Foster was elected Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen at the Annual Council Meeting on 1 July 2004.
Following a period of uncertainty Labour have retained control of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, but they are dependent on the support of a group of Independent Councillors.
The two Liberal Democrat candidates in the Earcroft by-election made a strong showing and pushed the Conservatives into third place.
Darwen Liberal Democrats have chosen their two candidates to contest the by election in the earcroft Ward on July 15. The 2 candidates are John East and Anthony (Tony) Melia.
In a shock development Labour lost overall control of Blackburn with Darwen Council when 6 of their newly-elected councillors resigned from the Party.