ALL parties on Blackburn Council joined in congratulations to Coun Jack Bury, who was awarded the OBE in the New Year honours.

Coun Bury represents Higher Croft on Blackburn Council and Ewood and Higher Croft on Lancashire County Council. Coun Malcolm Doherty told Blackburn Council: "He has put in long-running, diligent service on this council and is a man who always has the best interests of this borough's residents deep in his heart."

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