REGARDING the proposals for an out-of-town bus station development in Accrington (LET, July 30), most of the local shops suffered during the rebuilding of the existing one and many traders are struggling, with substantial losses.

Disruption has been widespread within Peel Street, leading to major financial losses in our small caf and also neighbouring business premises.

Should we simply relocate to another borough as this one is a mess?

BRIAN CRAIN, The Bus Stop Caf, Peel Street, Accrington.