Local Authorities

Lancashire County Council (http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/)
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/)
Burnley Borough Council (http://www.burnley.gov.uk/site/index.php)
Hyndburn Borough Council (http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/index.php)
Pendle Borough Council (http://www.pendle.gov.uk/site/index.php)
Ribble Valley Borough Council (http://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/site/index.php)
Rossendale Borough Council (http://www.rossendale.gov.uk/site/index.php)

Main Priorities
Employment, skills, transport, regeneration, housing and planning

Targets
Significant transport link improvement especially to and from rural areas;
Deliver new skills training that properly reflects the local job market;
Targeted help to get people off benefit;
Preparation for the upturn, when it comes;
To improve the overall well-being of local communities.

Councillor Colin Rigby, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said:

“This is an historic moment, signalling a firm commitment by all Pennine Lancashire Councils to work together to transform the area. We recognise that no one council can succeed by itself so by pledging a solid commitment to improve the transport infrastructure, skills base, employment opportunities and housing for citizens across Pennine Lancashire we can ensure that everyone benefits.”