John Cassidy contacted Blackburn with Darwen Council to raise concerns for his elderly grandmother, who regularly visits her late husband’s grave. Concerns about maintenance at the cemetery are not new. Blackburn with Darwen Council said the grass in the cemetery is cut three times a year, but when they take place is dependent on weather conditions, and a cut is ongoing. "Due to her age and limited mobility, she cannot step through or over the overgrown grass without a significant risk of tripping or falling. “A cemetery should be a place where families can visit their loved ones in peace and dignity," he said.