Following my letter last week regarding the old Gaumont Cinema I have received a lot of constructive comments for and against.

So far the majority would prefer to keep the building.

I would like to thank all those concerned for their courtesy and balanced approach even when disagreeing with me.

What comes through very clearly is that both sides think that the people of Chippenham should decide this issue if necessary at the ballot box and that the future of the site should not be driven by a desire to make the most money but by what the local community actually needs.

Please keep those comments coming in.

COUN PHILIP ALLNATT

Lady Coventry Road

Chippenham