Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to report empty properties blighting their neighbourhood.

As part of National Week of Action on Empty Homes, Blackburn with Darwen Council is asking homeowners to contact the authority.

It is hoped the homes can then be renovated and let out.

Empty homes can be reported by emailing emptyhomes@blackburn.gov.uk or logging on to the council website www.blackburn.gov.uk.