Cemetery clamp threat just silly (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Glad to see that someone else see's the utter madness in this decision by the council to lock the gates at 5 pm when some nights lots of people would like to visit the cemetary as I wanted to and was turned away. Also has anyone thought how an ambulance is suppose to get in if someone needs urgent medical assistance whilst walking in the park etc. I think the council has missed this implication of someone possibly dying waiting for the gates to be opened I hope more people raise issues

Dear All - I am apalled that no consultation has happened with users of the site prior to introduction.

As stated there are many users who will lose out if this continues. This land was given to the people of Blackburn - not the council - so we should be able to use it (fairly).I also agree that waiting for a man to turn up with a key is little comfort to anyone taken ill or their relatives.

Most park goers are law abiding citizens, why punish the majority for the indiscretions of a few? Surely tackling this problem of antisocial behaviour is a better way to spend council funds?

The model aircraft club contribute to the use of this site but have without consultation been ordered off - in contravention to an exisxting agreement.

Anyone wanting to change this shortsighted and ludicrous gate locking time should lobby Tony Watson at the Council and their local councillor.

This gate locking has taken place without the knowledge of some of the council employees who are responsible for the parks!

Come on everyone this will really restrict the summer activities if gates are locked at 9.00pm.

Telegraph - start a campaign to bring back consultation and common sense! After all it is the residents who pay the salaries of council staff and bills for hiring a private clamping firm from Lancaster.

Regards JJ

Over the years me & my family have used pleasington park frequently.we have walked the dogs watched the planes being flown which my son Joshua who is now 16 now flies himself. People are very quick to condemn the teenagers & the council say they are always trying to find ways of entertaining them to get them off the streets being a nuisance.in my opinion getting these kids doing something constructive in an evening has got to be good!By shutting the gates early you are stopping the teenagers from playing footie,walking dogs,playing cricket ,in my sons case flying aircraft,& in effect sending them back on to the streets ,to get bord,& once again be a nuisance.I would have thought the money spent on clamping & shutting gates to our parks would have been better used in encouraging teenagers in constructive healthy persuits in OUR not the councils parks,with regular patrolling to keep out the undesirables!film;