AFTER reading the recent article on the astonishing report that we, the citizens of our great town, could lose a large section of our heritage by driving out, or should I say pricing out, some of our respected firms and services in the Market Hall, I am amazed and dismayed that our council and/or its officials can ever contemplate a suggested rent "hike" of 100pc.

The suggestion that should be dismissed immediately.

Relations between tenants and council were much more amicable 10 years ago.

Hon Ald K MacIvor JP

Lovat Road, Breightmet, Bolton

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