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Here are the questions
1. There is always the good, bad and the ugly but what do you love about Accrington and what are the great things that make it unique?
the buildings and people.
2. When visiting the town centre, where do you go; is market a place you visit, do you stop, people watch, meet friends, have a coffee or just pass by? What currently happens in the spaces around the town hall and market place?i use the market every week,always had a coffee until the smoking ban, now rarely.
3. What is the Pennine Landscape?2 Fancy Words.
4. Are there any people and/or events in Accrington’s history which might be reflected in the designs?loads of famous/notable people,plus the Pals,
5. What is the best time of year to be in Accrington town centre?Summer cos i can stay fer a coffee and sit outside.
6. If Accrington town centre was a meal, what would it be and what would it taste of? just think thats a daft question n not worth answering.
7. What is the essential character and quality of Accrington and its people that distinguishes Accrington from its neighbouring Pennine towns?
friendly and helpful people,
8. What aspects or preconceptions of the town, its character, culture or community would you like the scheme either to reinforce or dispel? have family who moved away oer 40 years ago, when visiting 2 yrs ago remarked how things had changed for the worse, were delighted much of the old architecture still remained, this should be highlighted i feel.
9. New public spaces will be created in front of the town hall, market place and in the space currently occupied by the bus station in Peel Street. What do you, the residents of Accrington, want to see in these spaces?
a sheltered garden with adequate seating.
10. What would make Accrington a better place?
more shops which are NOT £1, and less charity shops.