BLACKBURN’S refurbished Hopwood Court day care centre has been re-opened after a major upgrade.

New borough council leader Mohammed Khan said he was delighted with the improvements for its elderly and vulnerable users.

They include building an extension, a new conservatory, training kitchen, therapy room, additional group rooms and specialised bathing facilities for the centre in Audley.

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After its official opening by Deputy Mayor Councillor Hussain Akhtar, former Blackburn with Darwen borough health and social care boss Cllr Khan, who oversaw the development of the upgrade, visited the complex.

He said: “Ensuring we are able to provide for all residents is a key council priority. The facility is great and I know the centre will continue to go from strength to strength.”

The centre, now jointly run by Age UK and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, provides elderly day care and is also a community hub for everyone.

An open day is planned for Thursday, August 20 where people can come along and try out activities such as tai chi, arts and crafts, baking and gardening.