COUNCILLOR Phil Broadhead has come up with one of the best suggestions for Bournemouth town centre that I have heard for many years.

Westover Road is a very sad reflection of its former glory and today looks down and out, but the idea of turning it into an al fresco dining venue is a fantastic proposal and would be capable of revitalising a major part of the town.

When I am fortunate enough to visit European towns they nearly all have such areas and roads that are given over to outdoor eating and drinking, but nothing like this exists in Bournemouth now.

Westover Road would be an ideal place to introduce such a change and there would be every reason to reduce the traffic flow to one lane with speed restrictions put in place.

The action need not be restricted to the summer but with the introduction of overhead heaters like they have on the continent it could be an all year round activity.

I can think of nothing better than walking through numerous varied eateries and sitting in an outdoor environment enjoying perhaps tapas, wine and all of the different foods that could be made available and it would be a magnet to encourage people to think about going into the town to enjoy time out.

Lets hope it gains support.

A BURDEN

Catalina Drive, Poole