IN recent weeks a number of people have voiced their displeasure at the way Blackburn Council is utilising Witton Park. People shouldn't be too surprised at our 'backward' council's decision not to let talented local bands and musicians stage events in Witton Park.

Any council that allows and actively supports the abuse of animals on land that it is responsible for, needs to be taken to task. Please voice your objections and help ban the Bobby Roberts Circus and other circuses who use animals as a pathetic excuse for entertainment.

N STEPHENSON, Rutland Street, Blackburn.

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