[Gayle]

I will say this though. If any of the ideas for Pennine Lancashire do take shape I hope that Hyndburn is in with a chance of getting some of them. Otherwise, it will be just another example of us missing opportunities that are put on a plate.

Yes, some of the ideas are far fetched but they should be taken for what they were - blue sky thinking. If any of the ideas are developed they will have to become more practical and achievable. The thing is that there will be the money to support them and make them a reality and it's that money that I don't want Hyndburn to miss out on.

It seems to me that the same people on this site who are moaning about Hyndburn being in a mess and past its prime are the very same people who immediately knock any opportunities that present themselves.

I'm not suggesting that we open our doors to every single hair brained scheme but could we at least be open minded about the possibilities - other wise the town will continue to decline and decline and decline!