I AM sure many more residents and visitors would join in with me in congratulating the city council's parks department on the wonderful flowers around the city this year.

I especially note the creative spikes of red cones in tubs that are getting even better as the year progresses.

I've noticed them where Deansway and Broad Street outside the Guildhall meet and along Commandery Road, Sidbury, where I live.

And that little bit where the canal has been recently fenced with iron railings looks particularly beautiful.

GILL HAYWARD,

Worcester.