Burnley (borough)

Burnley is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire in North West England. It is named for its main town, Burnley.

Related Topics:
Local government district - Borough - Lancashire - North West England - Burnley

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The borough's population is around 90,000--it hit almost 100,000 in the 1960s, but experienced a two-decade decline, before settling around 90,000.

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Places in the borough of Burnley include:

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• Burnley, Burnley Lane, Burnley Wood
• Fulledge
• Haggate, Hapton, Holme Chapel, Hurstwood
• Mereclough
• Padiham
• Rose Grove, Rose Hill
• Walk Mill, Worsthorne

The current borders date from April 1, 1974, when the former county borough of Burnley merged with Padiham urban district and part of Burnley Rural District.

Related Topics:
April 1 - 1974 - County borough - Burnley - Padiham - Burnley Rural District

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