A NEW council-run town centre car boot sale has been launched in Blackburn.

The event will take place every Sunday on the new overspill Brown Street car park next to Blackburn bus station.

The first sale is today, August 5, and the event will be held every week until October 28.

Blackburn with Darwen Council has promised that other events will also be held on the car park.

Cars are priced at £10 in advance and £12 on the day. Traders must arrive at 7am for 8am start. The car boot will end at 2pm.

Cllr Phil Riley said: “It was always our intention when we resurfaced the new Brown street car park that it could be used for events that would bring people into the town centre and this is the first of many more to come.”

Gates open for traders at 7am, trading begins at 8am ending at 2pm.

Access to the site is from Barbara Castle Way to Penny Street.

The council has warned traders to be careful travelling to the car park as bus lane cameras are in operation.