LANCASHIRE Telegraph readers grilled Blackburn with Darwen's new leader today on how the council will deal with cuts.

Coun Kate Hollern took part in the live webchat the day after the government's Comprehensive Spending Review put a further squeeze on the public purse.

She was quizzed on topics including Shadsworth Leisure Centre, Turton Tower and cuts to council departments.

The web chat has now closed but you can replay what was discussed by clicking play below.

Click here for a mobile phone-friendly version of the web chat.