The area of West Lancashire was to be given to Merseyside and included with Southport in a district .
In central Lancashire there were to be divided into four authorities based on Blackpool , Preston , Blackburn and Burnley .
The area of Lancashire   was to be given to Merseyside and included with Southport in a district .
In central Lancashire there were to be divided into four authorities based on Blackpool , Preston , Blackburn and Burnley .