Tree planted in memory of former Liberal Democrat Burnley councillor cut down
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The tree in Calder Park, off Pendle Way, had been planted in memory of Tom Porter, the Ightenhill and Whittlefied councillor who died in 2020 aged 66.
A resident, who lives nearby, told the Express of her sadness when seeing the tree which has been cut down.
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Hide AdShe said: “It has been deliberately cut down. It’s not an act of mindless vandalism. Whoever did this came prepared with a saw. The plaque has been removed and protective bands also cut through.
“I know I should feel pity for people whose lives are so bleak and who are consumed by hatred but I just feel angry and despairing. What do they hope to achieve by destroying such a beautiful tree?”
Tom was a Liberal Democrat councillor in Ightenhill with Whittlefield from 2010 to 2018. The tree was planted by The Friends of Calder Park.