As is the case with every city, town, and even a few villages, there are undoubtedly some parts of the otherwise lovely county of Lancashire which are in need of a little TLC and some rejuvenation.
Set against a backdrop of otherwise lovely locations, from the Forest of Bowland to historic city centres, these places will jump out and catch your eye because of how out-of-place they can seem.
The build-up of litter is a growing problem in many areas of the county, so Lancashire is no stranger to grotty areas, with many residents in these towns having become frustrated with the piles of rubbish on streets.
We asked readers of the Lancashire Post to submit what parts of their area they felt needed cleaning up and the response was overwhelming... these are the standout places in need of a spruce-up nominated by you...
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