2011 Local Elections
Labour's winning team in Bastwell
Congratulations Councillor Iftakhar Hussain – re-elected with an increased majority!
I am grateful to the people of Bastwell for their support in this year’s election and I look forward to continuing to work hard for our community. I am proud to have represented the Bastwell Ward for a period of 6 years. This is the neighbourhood where I grew up and where most of my family and friends live.
During my many years of community service, I have gained valuable knowledge of the real needs of the Bastwell community. I was a member of the Neighbourhood Board where we helped many ward organisations and contributed to supporting environmental projects to make Bastwell a better place to live.
Councillor Parwaiz Akhtar
Labour gained a seat in Bastwell ward in May 2010 after a stunning effort from the Labour team. The results as follows:-
Parwaiz Akhtar – Labour 1967
Saj Ali – Liberal Democrats 1923
Welcome from Cllr Iftakhar Hussain and Parwaiz Akhtar. This page gives information about the work our Labour team are doing in Bastwell ward and how you can get in touch with us.
The team in Bastwell deal with many of items of casework each year so we’re always pleased to hear from residents with their issues and problems.
Cllr Parwaiz Akhtar
Parwaiz has lived in Blackburn for over 37 years and has been a Labour Party member for over 25 years. He is married with three children who are all studying at university and has worked at Training 2000 Ltd, Blackburn for over 15 years. Parwaiz has been active within voluntary work for over 25 years providing help, guidance and assistance on many issues to people from the community, charity work and fundraising, organising events and helping to set up and develop community action groups. Currently he is a member of the North West Neighbourhood Board.
Telephone: 07951 593 929
Email: parwaiz_akhtar_1@hotmail.com
Cllr Iftakhar Hussain
Iftakhar was brought up in this area and has lived in Blackburn for over 30 years. He has been a local businessman, and very much understands the needs of the local community in this area. He is married with children who are going to local schools. Iftahkar is an executive member of Bangor Street Community Association and was formerly a Parent Governor of Brookhouse Primary School.
Telephone: 07880 883899
Email: iftakhar.hussain@blackburn.gov.uk
Latest Newsletter
We always keep to keep the local area informed with regular updates on what we’re doing. Here is our latest newsletter for autumn 2009:
Surgeries
Surgeries are help from 6pm – 7pm every second Wednesday of the month at the Kashmiri Association and every last Wednesday of the month at Bangor Street Community Centre
