[Alvin the chipmunk]

I saw the article and was initially repulsed. As we all know Blackburn is hardly the metropolitan mega city it dreams of becoming. However it did contain valid points.

What is the long term plan for Accrington that Miles vaguely alludes to? I have seen the town decay rapidly during the last ten to fifteen years and those of a slightly more silver ilk will have seen even further long term decay.

Various councils have failed to invest properly during the "boom" years and we are now reaping the consequences.

At least Blackburn and Burnley are trying to seek investments and both have secured the finances needed for positive changes in their town centers.

"“Hyndburn totally failed to invest in the future of the borough and Accrington town centre for many years.

“The results are plain to see. These are difficult times and we have to invest in the future.”

Can anybody say these comments are incorrect? I wish they were!! Until more higher skilled job opportunities arise then we are stuck in a vicious circle.

Although it should also be noted that Accrington has no intention of ever becoming a Blackburn either!!