REGARDING what Coun Charles Warkman said about speeding traffic being made worse once BAE Systems development starts, I have to totally agree with him.

I am a resident of Branch Road and have attended many meetings at BAE regarding their development plans and David Holmes who holds these meetings, always states that their main concern is the residents.

I am all for more employment, but why should we residents be subjected to more traffic noise, speed and pollution so BAE can line their pockets?

We have asked many a time for BAE to open another entrance to their site off Preston New Road, but because of the expense and having to pay for security to man this, they have said this is not feasible.

Just like the residents of Mellor Lane and the surrounding areas, we have campaigned to have the speed reduced on Branch Road from 40mph to 30mph but so far Lancashire County Council have not agreed to this.

How many more lives have to be lost or for accidents to happen before something is finally done.

Let's keep campaigning until something is eventually done.

RESIDENT, Branch Road, Mellor Brook (via email).