A bandstand in an historic Burnley park which was destroyed in an arson attack could be replaced.

The man in charge of Burnley's leisure facilities, chairman of the Civic Society and former mayor, Coun Roger Frost, has asked council officers to investigate moving the bandstand in the town centre to replace the one in Queens Park.

The feature, which dated back to the opening of Burnley's first public park in 1893, was pulled down after it was torched by arsonists in March 2005.

Now if Coun Frost's wish hits the right note with council chiefs, musicians could be once again playing on the site.

He said: "The bandstand got burnt down and was totally destroyed. It was sad because it was an original feature.

"In the last 10 or 15 years we have had musical events in Queens Park and it would be my wish to relocate the bandstand to Queens Park."

In 1888 Sir John Thursby donated the 11.2 hectares of land to the council to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Building work started in 1891 and the park opened two years later.

Coun Frost, executive member for leisure and culture, said the council received less insurance money than it anticipated following the fire, and relocating the bandstand, which was under used and attracted skateboarders, could save money.

He stressed no decision had been made but added if approved he would like the public to decide what should replace the feature in the town centre.

Coun Frost said: "The one in the town centre is a good size. It has been under used. When I was mayor I used it for the Christmas lights switch-on but it is often used by skateboarders.

"It is something we are actively considering but no decision has been made."