[Margaret Pilkington]

Dave another fine point...of course we must all take some responsibility....but(there is always one of those ) if the shops in the town are not providing the things you want and are looking for(at competitive and reasonable prices - we have to remember that there isn't that much money about and people want to get value for the money they spend.)....then what do you do?
You go eslewhere....you shop online.

The town centre has been progressively ruined. We have a market that is an embarrassment(well, to me it is). At one time there were people like Ray Linden, Uncle Dick selling things that you never knew you wanted......they coerced you into buying.
Broadway is a disgrace. Why on earth would people want to come into Accrington to see such and ugly space.
It isn't just the locals we need to entice into town...but people who go to other shopping centres...to other markets.
Personally, I think it is too late to resurrect Accrington town centre.