REGARDING Preston's future, I thought questionnaires had been distributed though I never received one.

However I have a definite view about the bus station which should not be demolished, though it could do with a better system of access.

Previously I accepted the uphill drag with shopping, through the tunnel but now at 81, I, along with many other elderly people, find it exhausting.

Until recently I went on several Saga holidays with coach excursions to numerous towns in different parts of the country and noted that none of them had extensive and conveniently laid-out bus stations as good as Preston's.

In fact in my home town of Bambridge, despite it being a popular tourist town, the so-called bus station has a series of barely covered bus stops along a lengthy stretch of road. The only buildings are a booking office and a toilet block.

The obvious reason for this is that it is adjacent to Emmanuel College which cannot be removed or altered to extend the station, which has been almost the same since my childhood.

I also compare Blackpool bus station which is a large open building, quite dangerous to cross over at busy times.

Also I do not think that Preston needs any more department stores, especially as so many shops are frequently closed.

Although I have no car, I think many drivers would appreciate more parking spaces and probably, new homes at low and convenient prices might be welcome, but not at the expense of demolishing the bus station.

I hope you will agree that, although not a native Prestonian, I am not apathetic.

Mrs Hope Bunton, Clifton Street, Preston