Burnley Express Letters Page

[Neal]

I've received a message from a friend saying well done for the letter in the Burnley Express. I've not seen it as I haven't had chance. I think it was a letter about the lack of support from organisations in Burnley and Pendle with my website.

Can anyone scan a copy if they see my letter and attach it to the thread please?

[Col.Kurtz]

Here you go:

[Jason]

Here you go.........
http://www.burnleytoday.co.uk/letter...icleID=2695205

More help needed for individual's projects

I AM writing in relation to a local community website I run out of my own pocket for Burnley and Pendle on www.burnley-pendle.co.uk

I have been running this site for a number of years with funding out of my own pocket. I work full time, have a mortgage, have a child and hopefully have another on the way. My aim was for people to be able to speak to other local people in a fun, safe and friendly way as I found people generally want somewhere to have a good natter and moan without fear of reprisals. Having worked as a Community Warden in Hyndburn some years ago I found e-mail and web information was the best way for someone to talk about something in private!

What annoys me, however, is the fact that the local council and organisations associated with the council don't want to know. They would rather fund and support community websites that are run by businesses as obviously this brings more money to the council.

Why don't they assist those who have done something good for the community using their own personal time and money? It just seems that these days, those who want to make a difference and help out have no say unless the money is flowing....

I started the website to help the community and I had no interest in funding until recently as the cost of running the site due to the size is quite expensive. I'm trying to find local businesses willing to make a payment in return for an advert as trying to secure Government funding for "People who help the communities" has resulted in no help whatsoever and e-mails to the council are just ignored.

MR NEAL PARRY, Burnley & Pendle Online, neal.parry@burnley-pendle.co.uk
www.burnley-pendle.co.uk

[Neal]

Nice one! Thanks guys, and thankyou Burnley Express.