LAST Saturday, councillors held a meeting near the site of the now demolished Perserverance Mill premises.

Numerous local residents voiced their grave concerns about the state of the demolition site and the surrounding buildings, now falling into a state of great disrepair.

The Town Mayor is to call a public meeting inviting all concerned in the near future.

Councillor Clark has agreed to chair a meeting a Padiham FC to assist informing a residents group for the Shakespeare and Wytham Streets area.