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polly · 15-11-2008, 16:49

My feelings are that these types of problems are not suited to being treated in a mainly residential area.
Many children will walk to and from school via Avenue parade and a collection of druggies and alcoholics can be quiet intimidating even to adults.
I do except that they need treatment, the question is where. I would suggest Blackburn Royal. Yes I know it is a trail but if people want to get better they must be committed enough to travel and there are many buses up to the hospital nowadays. If The Royal does not have space, then it should be created, after all it is a large site and I am sure a portakbin or similar could be used.
The premises on Avenue Parade would be more suitably re-deployed as a nursery, a community or childrens centre - something family orientated.

15-11-2008, 16:49	#15
polly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 546 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 720	Re: Drug and Alcohol Dendency Unit on Avenue Parade My feelings are that these types of problems are not suited to being treated in a mainly residential area. Many children will walk to and from school via Avenue parade and a collection of druggies and alcoholics can be quiet intimidating even to adults. I do except that they need treatment, the question is where. I would suggest Blackburn Royal. Yes I know it is a trail but if people want to get better they must be committed enough to travel and there are many buses up to the hospital nowadays. If The Royal does not have space, then it should be created, after all it is a large site and I am sure a portakbin or similar could be used. The premises on Avenue Parade would be more suitably re-deployed as a nursery, a community or childrens centre - something family orientated.