[Gayle]

The update really is that there isn't much to say. You all saw the article in the Acc Obs when PB said no, no, no. We then got a letter saying go away look at the options and come back with something more suitable. So that's what we're doing I suppose - looking at the options.

Options being - looking at other sites, possibly other architects, or as I'm sure you'll all be interested in whether there shouldn't be one in Hyndburn at all. But before you all jump for glee on that remember it is just an option. Also, there will be six Panopticons which means that when Hyndburn misses out on all the funding, promotional opportunities and tourism, another area will double up. It would be yet another example of our borough being run down next to our better off neighbours and is that what you really want?

Anyway, we're looking at options. We'll then take them to the steering group for discussion and then present them for public consultation. I haven't got a date for that but the steering group should be meeting again in about two months time - there's no hurry at the moment as the other five are progressing so fast and are keeping us so busy.

By the way A-B did you see the huge feature in the Times (your bible) yesterday - massive picture of the Burnley Panopticon and saying how wonderful it was. Huge positive news story talking about Burnley.