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I was in Accrington Yesterday,

1) 30 or so years ago plenty of Streets and shops similar to what you describe, all wasted by 'progress'.

2) When you get used to the centre you'll find the odd little oasis where you can still park all day without having to move, (or do what the majority seem to do, steal a blue badge and park where you want when you want).

3) Accrington isn't a dangerous place, however some of the human derelicts would have that potential if it wasn't that they seem to be tolerated by the authorities far more than an upright citizen.

4) Follow the Veg' trail that falls out of late night revelers kebabs and you will either find yourself in a doorway that has a multicoloured yawn or else a urine puddle in it, always an indication of the night life's sophistication, though to be fair there seem to be fer-rel folk that aren't house trained all over the Country.

5) Yes the Arcade is a mess, perhaps this could be improved by hiding the empty shops behind the giant posters the Council was proposing?

6) Only time you don't see them driving up and down with their blues & twos going would be when they wander from pub to pub on a Saturday afternoon giving a warm welcome to away fans coming for a Stanley match.

7) Yes it is ugly, perhaps yes, it should be knocked down, but we don't need another park we need either retail or industrial units at a low rent.

You never know you may be the start of an upturn, if others have realised the potential of the town maybe we will get some further investment? The real people of the town would enjoy that.