Mark Townsend

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

Burnley Pioneer Place announces third tenant John Deehan

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

Padiham Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Gable end artistry to brighten up Padiham Dominic Collis

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

Disused shops brought back to life in Padiham Dominic Collis

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 Dominic Collis

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

Turf Moor anti-terrorism measures to be upgraded Bill Jacobs

(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 John Deehan

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

Town2Turf scheme set to begin Dominic Collis

Overlooking Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Free business workshops Dominic Collis

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 Sue Plunkett

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

Burnley to receive £3.5m investment boost John Deehan

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

Top national retail awards for Charter Walk Dominic Collis

Trees being removed on Centenary Way roundabout in Burnley

Trees removed from roundabout in £6m scheme Dominic Collis

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 John Deehan

Pioneer car park in Burnley town centre

Pioneer car park in Burnley town centre re-opens John Deehan

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 Sue Plunkett

Outline of the proposed solar farm for Brierclifee

Concerns over solar farm plans Dominic Collis

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 Sue Plunkett

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 Sue Plunkett

The Weavers' Triangle in Manchester Road, Burnley.

Weavers' Triangle visitors' centre in Burnley set to reopen Bill Jacobs

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 Sue Plunkett

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 Sue Plunkett

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 Susan Plunkett

Guests and hospice officials at the Light Up A Life service

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

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... John Deehan

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

Thousands flock to Burnley Christmas lights switch on Susan Plunkett

Serving personnel make their way to Burnley's Peace Garden

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

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... Susan Plunkett

A standard bearer at last year's service

Final details for Burnley's Remembrance Sunday service Dominic Collis

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham

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

News that £33,000 worth of funding for the Burnley and Padiham Youth Bus has been stopped comes just two months after it was back on the road after Covid-19

Appeal for help from business community as huge chunk of funding for Burnley and... Susan Plunkett

(from left to right) Lions Jackie Seed and Sue Hunt, Burnley Mayor Coun. Mark Townsend and Philip Ward, standholder.

Burnley showcase to help those with sight loss receives civic seal of approval Susan Plunkett

Burnley Mayor Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry

Burnley Mayor and wife hit with Covid Bill Jacobs

The Mayor of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend (centre) and his fellow walkers celebrate smashing their three peaks challenge

Burnley mayor and his trusty band of hikers complete East Lancashire Three Peaks... Susan Plunkett

Mayor of Burnley, Coun. Mark Townsend, and Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham unveil the memorial

Miners' memorial officially unveiled in Burnley Dominic Collis

The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry are welcomed to the summer concert by Janet and John Westmoreland (photo by David Westmoreland)

Music teacher leads students and guest performers in VIP summer fund raising con... Susan Plunkett

The Mayor of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend (centre) with Ben Heap (left) and Paul Foster of Burnley Leisure

Burnley Mayor takes to the water to smash kayaking charity challenge Susan Plunkett

Hundreds turned out to enjoy Briercliffe Festival

Briercliffe Festival a roaring success as hundreds dance the day away John Deehan

Daniel Wainscot (six) with the Mayor

Little runners earned their finishers' medals in Burnley Mayor's Mile challenge Susan Plunkett

The Burnley Youth Bus is back on the road after being given a civic re-launch

Burnley Youth Bus back on tour as Covid-19 restrictions ease Susan Plunkett

The Mayor with his great nephew Charlie Morris who took part in the Mayor's Mile fun run

Thirty youngsters brave monsoon conditions to take part in Burnley Mayor's Mile ... Susan Plunkett

Exterior of the new Church on the Street hub in Hammerton Street, Burnley. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Church on the Street launches town centre hub for Burnley vulnerable John Deehan

Little Charlie Morris with his great aunt and uncle, the Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley Coun. Mark Townsend and his wife Kerry

Burnley tot Charlie (three) set to lead the way in the Mayor's Mile children's f... Susan Plunkett