I AM definitely against a regional assembly. If this happens the small towns will be left to rot. As for joining Burnley or Blackburn with Darwen, heaven forbid.

You only have to take a look at what the council has done to Blackburn.

The shopping centre is a shambles, the parking is disgusting and look at all the money they have wasted on monstrosities they call art.

I hope and pray we stay as we are.

GLADYS ROBINSON (Mrs), Edge End, Great Harwood.