I ASSUME Alex Urka (Letters, August 23) has not worked for Redditch Council for very long and did not attend any of the Neighbourhood Group Meetings when the plan for Headless Cross Green was discussed.

For 20 years, the residents of this area have been supported by many others throughout the town in their fight against council proposals to build on the green.

Petitions have been raised, letters of objection written and council meetings lobbied, but the majority of councillors remained intransigent.

In the latest battle, Accord Homes was given the land to develop for housing.

The neighbourhood group meetings, at which this proposal was discussed, were the best ever attended, with residents making it clear they wanted the green left as public open space.

But councillors refused to accept any arguments against the development.

A third petition of 2,500 signatures, together with many letters of objection, was dismissed with practically no discussion.

In the end, Accord Homes withdrew their application after noise and pollution readings were taken and concerns were expressed about the proximity of masts on the water tower.

At no stage did the majority of councillors support the views of residents, either here or in other parts of the town where similar proposals were made.

Mr Urka is quite correct. This is an excellent example of how the council listens and responds to concerns.

The letter concludes that council policies towards the green have changed as a result of the views expressed and information received. Can we expect to see it designated as Public Open Space in Local Plan 3?

Mrs M Morley

Tennyson Road