12:30pm Tuesday 7th July 2009
AN £80,000 plan to turn Jubilee Tower into a Blackpool-inspired landmark has failed to light up the imagination of the people of Darwen.
Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Browne proposed the scheme two years ago to cover the Beacon Hill site with bright lights.
Only £300 has been collected during the on-going fundraising drive.
Coun Browne said he had not been put off by the lack of interest.
He said: "It’s as well known as Blackpool Tower, so if it was lit up with bright lights it would put our town back on the map.
"At the next Darwen Council meeting, on July 22, I will be asking all the councillors to donate a month of expenses.”
The Sudell ward representative is convinced his plan would improve the economy of the town.
He said: “You can see the tower all over East Lancashire, so if it was lit up you’d get tourists flocking here.
"This can only be good news for Darwen.”
Anyone interested in contributing can call Coun Browne on 01254 701296, or e-mail paul.browne@ blackburn.gov.uk
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