IT surprised me that Burnley Council intend to demolish the St James' Church spire and peace gardens to make a car park.

What, I wonder, is wrong with the present little-used car park? Building another will not increase the number of people visiting Burnley.

Before this act of vandalism is carried out, perhaps they should find out what the people of Burnley think of the idea.

MARY BAXTER, Prairie Crescent, Burnley.

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