WITH regard to your article on the proposed A56 by-pass (LET, October 22). Pendle Council takes very seriously the views of the many local people who wish to see the Colne to Skipton rail link reinstated.

Further to that, the overview and scrutiny committee, which I chair, will be holding a debate on this issue and the public will be able to attend and speak should they wish.

COUNCILLOR DAVID WHALLEY, Pendle Council.