Hawzah News Agency (Bolton - UK) - The Brierfield Hotel public house in Blackburn Road would be demolished if the plans by a local mosque are given the go ahead. The fenced off building, which has been closed for more than three years, would be flattened to make way for a new Islamic community facility.

 Masjid-e-Salaam Trust, which is currently based elsewhere in Astley Bridge, said the centre would incorporate a Madrassah and prayer hall.

 A spokesman said: “We are excited about the proposed plans as a lot of care and thought has gone into the design of the community development. More importantly the derelict site will be no more, and a brand new purpose built community facility will be in situ. The centre will be offering facilities and events to the whole of the Astley Bridge and wider community” . n

Further details of the redevelopment are set to be revealed at a later stage, according to the planning application.