A park and ride scheme on Eid for visitors to Pleasington Cemetery, Blackburn will again be conducted this year.

The scheme was considered a great success in 2013 as it helped to minimise disruption and congestion in the cemetery. It was managed by the Council and the local Police with the help of a team of volunteer marshals from the community.

In recent years the number of people from the Muslim community visiting the cemetery to offer prayers on Eid has grown. The roads and the infrastructure of the cemetery cannot cope with the volume of traffic generated during a short period on Eid days.

This is also a visible issue when there are large funerals. People with disabilities who have a valid blue badge will be allowed into the cemetery with their vehicle.

Buses will be running continuously and will pick up and drop off from the pavilion at Pleasington and will take visitors into the cemetery and drop off and pick up, returning to the pavilion. On average there will be a bus every 5 mins.

The buses are free on the day, however organisers would ask that you make a voluntary contribution to allow the team to fund future Eid Day park and ride schemes.

Mosques are being urged to stagger Eid prayer (Khutba) times by 15 minutes between you.

This will help manage the flow of traffic. Mosques are also being asked to make a small contribution towards which will pay for the buses. If you have any further queries or want to know more please contact your nominated local Councillors.