To original poster , Seems to me as an 'interested outsider' an ex Arroder (Gt Harwood) who has links to Ossy (my parents got wed at Ossy Emmanual Church) my Mom being a 'West End girl' ... at one time Ossy had one of the most deprived areas in Hyndburn (Greater Accrington) any mention that you came from the "Back o Johns area " and you were immediatly labeled as lower than dirt , not sure but maybe through Councillor Britcliffes efforts I dont think the area carries the same social stigma anymore, as someone who represents the Spring st. area of Rishton , maybe , just maybe after a few years hard work and effort you can bring the same rejuvination to the areas you represent.
Methinks as a newcomer to the area , not born and bred (think you once mentioned you were from Preston or Chorley area) you should learn a bit more of the history of the Borough
