Mark Townsend

Lancashire Devolution deal signing at Lancaster Castle has been opposed by the Burnley Labour Group

Labour says historic devolution deal will weaken Burnley’s influence

New Burnley Labour leader Coun. Mark Townsend

Burnley Labour appoint new leader following shock resignations

The former council-owned offices in Nicholas Street, Burnley, will now be turned into flats

Former Burnley Council town centre offices to be turned into flats

Burnley Town Hall

£6.1m. flagship Town 2 Turf project in Burnley delayed

Calico Homes leaseholders in the Brunshaw area of Burnley are facing a 400% increase in their home insurance premiums

Calico leaseholders face 400% insurance hikes

Former Burnley Council leader Mark Townsend and former Mayor of the town is the subject of this week's My Burnley feature

Former Mayor and council leader on why Burnley is a great place

Some of the unique creations on offer at Heavenly Desserts, which is coming to Pioneer Place in Burnley.

This award-winning desserts restaurant is coming to Burnley's Pioneer Place

Burnley Council's Local Plan is to be reviewed

Key Burnley planning document to be reviewed

40 new homes could be on the former Baxi site to the south of Grove Lane.

Problem Padiham site may finally get new housing development

Pioneer Place in Burnley town centre is due to open this summer

Burnley Pioneer Place announces third tenant

Hundreds of pupils take part in annual Mayor's Mile run

Padiham Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Gable end artistry to brighten up Padiham

Padiham Town Hall in Padiham Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Disused shops brought back to life in Padiham

Councillor Afrasiab Anwar, leader of Burnley Council; Stuart Hunt, Burnley FC director; Antony Higginbotham, Burnley MP; County Councillor Scott Smith; Councillor Mark Townsend

Controversial £6m. Town2Turf scheme defended by politicians

Permanent bollards will be installed outside Turf Moor to protect matchday fans from potential incidents.

Turf Moor anti-terrorism measures to be upgraded

(Left to right) Jayne Rimmer, Historic England; Julie Griffiths, Historic England; Councillor Mark Townsend, Burnley Council; Delta Taxis representative; Kelly Smith, development officer, economy and growth, Burnley Council; Kate Ingram, strategic head of economy and growth, Burnley Council.

First business in Burnley to benefit from new shopfront initiative

Work to remove trees on the Centenary Way roundabout as part of the Town2Turf regeneration scheme

Town2Turf scheme set to begin

Overlooking Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Free business workshops

An important seminar, to explore the possibility of whether or not water from old coal mines in Burnley could be used to heat homes in the town, was held last week.

Coal mines 'hidden asset' could be key to heating Burnley homes

Burnley's £3.5 million from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Burnley to receive £3.5m investment boost

Debbie Hernon (centre) of Charter Walk Shopping Centre Burnley at this year's SCEPTRE awards in London

Top national retail awards for Charter Walk

Trees being removed on Centenary Way roundabout in Burnley

Trees removed from roundabout in £6m scheme

The Town 2 Turf project will see major improvements made to the much travelled route. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Kick-off for £6.1m. 'Town 2 Turf' scheme

Pioneer car park in Burnley town centre

Pioneer car park in Burnley town centre re-opens

The former Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry have thanked the people of Burnley for helping them to raise over £31,00o during their term in office

Former civic couple’s thanks for people of Burnley

Outline of the proposed solar farm for Brierclifee

Concerns over solar farm plans

Music school teacher Janet Westmoreland with some of her students who performed at a charity concert at Simply Fields in Hurstwood

Music school students captivate audience at charity concert

The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new offices for Schofield and Associates Financial Planning Ltd

Civic seal of approval for new offices of successful Burnley firm

The Weavers' Triangle in Manchester Road, Burnley.

Weavers' Triangle visitors' centre in Burnley set to reopen

Pictured at the careers fair at The Heights School are the Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Mark and Kerry Townsend, careers governor Christopher Nutter and Mrs Hannah Horner, careers' advisor and Miss Nicola Lincoln

School opens doors to public for first time in two years

The Mayor and Mayoress Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry pictured with friends and family at their annual ball

Italian eaterie venue for fund raising charity dinner

Hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry, 'The Greatest Showman' was the theme of the annual ball held at the Mechanics Theatre

'The Greatest Showman' theme went down a storm at Mayor of Burnley's civic ball

Members of Burnley Borough Council met last night to discuss the council's spending plans for the coming year, including voting on council tax increases and other financial matters

Burnley Conservatives accused of 'reckless and illegal act' over Budget refusal

Mayor of Burnley, Coun. Mark Townsend, opened the new cinema room at Bank Hall Care Home

Curtain raised on new cinema for Burnley care home

Towneley Hall in Burnley is the venue for a psychic night in March

Burnley's historic hall is setting for psychic night

What will Burnley Council's amendment mean for Lancashire's devolution blueprint?

Burnley wants better control over devolution cash - but will it scupper a deal?

Prince William and Kate were happy to pose for photos with staff and volunteers during their visit to Church on the Street in Burnley

Royal visit has given the people of Burnley 'hope for the future'

Mourners pay their respects as Mr Pike's funeral passes Turf Moor in recognition of his loyalty to the Clarets

Town gathers to say a final farewell to former Burnley MP who was a voice for th...

Peter Pike, a former long serving MP for Burnley who died yesterday at the age of 84, with the medal he received for helping to found the homeless charity Emmaus.

Tributes flood in for former long serving MP who kept his promise to 'at all ti...

Guests and hospice officials at the Light Up A Life service

Light Up A Life raises £102,000 towards vital services at Pendleside Hospice

The Switch perform at the Survived Lockdown Festival at Brierfield Working Men's Club

'Survived Lockdown Festival' brings jam-packed day of live entertainment to Brie...

Burnley Market Hall hosted a festive Christmas lights on event on Saturday

Thousands flock to Burnley Christmas lights switch on

Serving personnel make their way to Burnley's Peace Garden

Picture Gallery: Honouring the fallen at Burnley's sombre Remembrance Sunday ser...

Burnley Leisure operations director Sarah Drinkwater says Burnley people's enthusiasm and zest for life is uplifting and infectious

'Burnley IS a great place to live' say town's supporters after voters declare it...

A standard bearer at last year's service

Final details for Burnley's Remembrance Sunday service

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham

Burnley MP slammed over his vote to change standards system amid 'sleaze' row