[Doug]

I’m neither for nor against this idea at this moment in time, if we are to have a modern folly then lets have one that reflects the heritage of Accrington and her people, not some soft bollocks dressed up as modern art. I was in Accy today. First up Burnley Road where resurfacing work as in some places exposed the intact cobble sets. A bit of history coming to the surface.

I went around town for an hour or so and didn’t see much really, choice is very limited and the streets, although not as mucky then they have been on previous visits, it wasn’t brilliant to see. I saw the same girl on three separate occasions mopping the floor in the Arndale Centre with a proper mop no less. What happened to the street cleaning machine that was there a few weeks back?

I still love this town, today I’ve been in Church, Accy Town Centre, up Fern Gore and over to Clayton le Moors. I wasn’t impressed with all I saw, Blackburn road was terribly rundown like you say Margaret. If money is to be spent, real investment that is, then please start in the centre and work your way out towards the boundaries. Put something back in to the heart of Accrington before you dress her up like a tart.