CARNFORTH people were urged to challenge cuts to local services during a meeting of the town's Labour Party.

Members spoke of their "determination that Carnforth should witness a more active style of local politics" and pledged that there would be a second litter pick in the Highfield Road area on May 21, following the first one held recently.

Concerns raised included cuts to bus services, run-down parks, threatened closures of Carnforth library and swimming pool, traffic congestion and hazards created by parked cars.

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"Carnforth should be a thriving community," said John Reynolds, Labour candidate in the Carnforth and Millhead by-election for Lancaster City Council. "Too many problems have been left to linger and people feel disheartened. We must involve residents and council officers in working together to find the best solutions."