2011 Local Elections
Your Labour Councillor:Yusuf Jan Virmani – re-elected with over 2000 votes.
Audley Ward Labour candidate, Yusuf Jan-Virmani, received a wholehearted endorsement by local residents, polling 2200 votes – believed to be the highest ever vote for a Labour Party Council candidate in Blackburn.
As a local businessman known as Jan, married with 2 children and a member of Blackburn with Darwen council for over 17 years, I have attained the necessary experience required to help tackle problems concerning both the local community and the business sector.
Having served on various committees, I am now the Executive member for Neighbourhood and Customer Services. I have been a governor at St Thomas’s School for 25 years and I am also a trustee of the East Lancashire Hospice and a board member for Sure Start.
Congratulations Councillor Sidat!
Labour scored a fantastic victory in Audley polling 1901 votes and ousting Lib Dem Salim Lorgat. The full result was as follows:-
Saadat Ali – Independent 200
Salim Lorgat – Liberal Democrat 1473
Salim Sidat – Labour 1901
Labour’s new Councillor: Salim Sidat
I was born and brought up in Blackburn. I have been married for 28 years and have 3 children. I am the President of the Regent Lions club of Blackburn, General Secretary of Masjid-E-Sajedeen, Vice Chair for Lancashire Council of Mosques, School Governor for Brunel School and Chair for Little Harwood Community Association.
I have a record of achievement in the local community and have worked hard over the years to help residents. I care passionately about Blackburn and believe that your Liberal Democrat Councillor has let the area down.
Audley and Daisyfield needs Councillors who will stick up for the area.
My Priorities
- New, improved & affordable housing
- Improvements to cleanliness & street cleaners
- Improvements in road conditions
- Support recreational activities
The Labour Party believes in investing in communities. Our record backs this up. Contrast this with the Tories who are more interested in cutting taxes for the well off.
Your Audley councillors
Cllr Zamir Khan
Zamir Khan has been resident in Blackburn since 1977, lives in the heart of the area and has served as councillor for Audley since 2004. He is one of the founder members of the Queens Park/Audley Asian Forum, qualified as an advisor through Citizens Advice Bureau and a qualified Community Interpreter. He has served as a school governor at Audley Junior, Infant and Nursery schools, is a member of the Audley and Queens Park Sure Start Board, and has served on various Community Associations. I work closely with local Mosques, Churches and schools. And has experience in various council committees such as Social Services, Planning and Highways, Licensing, Leisure, Finance and Education.
Telephone: 01254 682891
Email: zamir.khan@blackburn.gov.uk
Cllr Yusuf Jan-Virmani
Biography coming soon
Telephone: 01254 681010
Email: yusuf.jan-virmani@blackburn.gov.uk
Surgeries
Councillors Jan-Virmani and Khan hold advice surgeries at the neighbourhood learning centre, Pringle Street, Blackburn, every Wednesday at 10am and at Audley community centre, Chester Street, every second Thursday of the month from 10am. Surgeries are also held at Accrington Road community centre, Daisyfield community centre and the QAAF centre, 40 Walter Street. Check centres for availability.
