THE leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has called for more women to come forward for senior roles.

Cllr Mohammed Khan made the call following the authority organising activities to mark International Women’s Day.

He said: “As the work around International Women’s Day shows, we are lucky in this borough to have many inspirational women to choose from when it comes to achievements.

“I was delighted we celebrated this success.

“We already have many women fulfilling leadership roles, our MP being one.

“But I would like to see more women to have the opportunity to become leaders and I would definitely like to see more women, especially young women, looking at being a councillor whatever party they belong to.”

Cllr Khan will speak to One Voice’s Women Network in April.