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Elected members are ‘left out’ of system

Dear Editor, Our Victorian forebears certainly knew something, not least about human nature, as instances the work of the Christian social reformers of that age. We have to thank our Victorian forebears for the committee system of local government that has served our nation so well since 1888. Read

Don’t let airport expansion plans to get off the ground

Dear Editor, I am writing having recently read an article in the local press about Paul Kehoe the new CEO of Birmingham International Airport. In it he states that should the third runway at Heathrow be abandoned then with “better rail links Birmingham would become the third runway “. Read

Many not consulted over Saracen’s Head

Dear Editor, No doubt you have received Canon Rob Morris’s email. He was kind enough to send me a copy so I would like to make one or two observations. Read

Saracen’s Head history will not be obliterated

With the finest early Tudor house in the West Midlands, known to so many as the Saracen’s Head, they are an irreplaceable part of our city’s heritage, now saved for the future. Read

Will we pick up bill for Chinese jaunt?

Dear Editor, Can I assume that I as a Birmingham ratepayer will be picking up a substantial bill for Mr Whitby and his entourage to go to China for a week and again shoot us in the foot – this time over the Metro. Read

Why ‘Greater Birmingham’ would put us on the map

Dear Editor, There have been so many letters over the years about the new name for our conurbation or City Region, I’d like to stick my oar in and hopefully create some feedback. Read

Traffic concerns over cricket ground plans

I fully understand that, in order to remain a Test Cricket venue, there is an urgent need to upgrade the stadium, not just for the good of Edgbaston, but for the City of Birmingham. Read

Support the council’s workstream changes

Dear Editor, I would like to express my disappointment at the nature of the coverage given to the Lessons Learnt report that we have produced (Birmingham Post, November 4), looking back at the first year of our Corporate Services Transformation programme. Read

Hattersley U-turn was bad for disarmament

Dear Editor, As a trained silversmith and jeweller I was pleased to see Roy Hattersley helping to highlight the Jewellery Quarter. Read

Too many rules and not enough action

Dear Editor Having read the Audit Commission’s report relating to the Victoria Climbie enquiry and the delivery of its many recommendations. I cannot fully concur with the findings. Read

Where will relief station for New Street be sited?

Dear Editor, Henry Harvey has once again drawn attention to the serious absence of a firm plan for a transport hub in Birmingham ( Letters October 15 2008 ). Read

We’d be mad to copy Manchester

Dear Editor, So Dermot Finch, director of the Centre for Cities Thinktank proposes a “radical rebranding” for the region “Greater Birmingham”. Read

Motorists show scant regard for rule of law

Dear Editor, In support of Swindon banning speed cameras, Association of British Drivers spokesman Brian Gregory said: “Most accidents are caused because drivers are unable to concentrate on the road because they are looking for speed cameras” Read

It’s time to call upon Churchillian spirit

Dear Editor, Never mind the nodding dog, now is the time for some real Churchillian spirit! Read

Nationalisation won't end rail overcrowding

Dear Editor, Nationsalisation fever is sweeping the nation at the moment so it is quite fitting that an old Trot like Rob Marris MP should now come out in favour of nationalising the railways (Midland MP calls for re-nationalisation of rail – Birmingham Post, October 23). Read

Spin of vindictive vendetta by Mandy

Dear Editor, Has Mandelson been brought into the Cabinet for his “experience” on world trade or dirty tricks? Read

Hope coming on by Leaps and Bounds

Dear Editor, I wish to comment further on Terry Grimley’s point in the Post regarding Chasing Fate, the new Leaps & Bounds musical which ran at the Hippodrome last weekend. Read

No silver lining for this Argent project

In their desperation to regain the initiative in their propaganda war on the Central Library Council Leaders have announced what we already knew – that Argent plc is their favourite developer for Paradise Circus, and no other developer was invited. Read

‘Honest debate’ needed over Longbridge area action plan

Dear Editor, Although I welcome your coverage of the first day of the public inquiry into the Longbridge Area Action Plan (Post October 15), can I correct a small but important mistake in your report of the comments I made at the hearing? Read

World of high finance plumbs the depths

Dear Editor, I read Chris Upton’s tale of his appearing and disappearing shares with amusement, but no amazement. Read