MODERNISED complex - a railway station; a Boulevard, accommodating public transport, leading to a large comprehensive market.

Cathedral, sitting proudly in the background; M65 motorway, linking East Lancashire to the national network; accommodating new businesses all along the way.

Extensive developments for Queens Park Hospital; large scale housing developments; several industrial estates. top class sporting venues and parks, etc.

City Status would be a boost for all East Lancashire.

N SMITH (Mr), Greenside Avenue, Blackburn.

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