Blackburn firms have voted in favour of a Business Improvement District.
The scheme will create a potential £1.5m pot of money which will be invested in the regeneration of the town centre focusing on four main themes. These include promotion and events, crime prevention, creating a cleaner environment and increasing the number of customers visiting the town.
Cllr Maureen Bateson, executive member for Regeneration said: "This is a fantastic result. It is extremely positive that the majority of the local businesses have voted to get behind the town centre and work together to make it even better.
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