SIR: May I ask, have we any by-laws to protect our parks from vandals.
The reason I ask, is that recently the Rumworth Park Vet Bowlers had a meeting with Cllr Anderton, Mr Shepley and his assistant to discuss damage caused by footballers on the bowling green. The destruction has now been completed. We can no longer bowl.
I asked Cllr Anderton to prosecute - he replied he didn't think they could win. I asked our community policeman did he take names and addresses. I received a politician's reply.
Bowling greens are being used for a variety of sports - cricket and even golf - wagging fingers will not stop this. I would like a firm reply. Do these by-laws exist? Just a yes or no.
Thousands have been spent to provide childrens facilities, now they are depriving us of our one pleasure.
F Boardman
Henrietta Street, Bolton
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