Madam, Mr Wood's comparison of a 'hideous glass carbuncle' and The Courtyard is obviously a view of someone who is ready for Hereford's city centre to be one of unemployment, charity shops, banks, and mobile phone shops.

Isn't it about time Hereford is taken seriously? Hereford has nothing else to offer apart from the Odeon, Swimming Pool and the Leisure Centre.

The Courtyard, which is an Arts Centre Mr Wood, provides something exciting that brightens up Hereford and attracts more tourists. How can we move on without exciting developments such as these? And isn't it disappointing local people don't support this?

Alison Symonds

Kings Acre, Hereford.