PENDLE county councillor Paul White has provided a £200 grant to Blacko events committee, which will help to pay for two new picnic benches on the recreation ground.

Coun White said: “Blacko is such a lovely place, and I hope local people will take advantage of these new picnic benches.

“One of them is disability-friendly too, which helps to make our parks even more accessible to everyone.

“The community spirit in Blacko is so evident, and full credit must go to Blacko Events Committee for the work they do.”