IS there no end to the follies perpetrated on our once-beautiful city by our council?

The construction of Bavarian pubs and shops in Parliament Street was unbelievable.

Were local publicans and shopkeepers consulted? I doubt it. Yet they must have lost a large amount of trade. Do we residents need people rocking round the city under the influence of strong Bavarian beer? I think not.

Could the council advise the Press how much it will be receiving in rent and rates and whether this money will be used to reduce council tax?

York is now less attractive than Blackpool.

M M Grainger,

Tradewinds,

Lawrence Street, York.

Updated: 09:39 Tuesday, May 03, 2005