SIR - Regarding students hitting out about poor consultation with the University of Worcester about the proposed Battenhall playingfields.

As residents in this area, we wish to point out that we and our neighbours are very concerned regarding this proposed development and the apparent lack of liaison between ourselves and the university.

We are not surprised to hear that the students themselves are raising issues about parking arrangements, how they will travel here from the other side of Worcester and what grade of facilities are to be provided.

As neighbours to this scheme, we are still extremely worried about the proposed access along Evendine Close. Like the students, we would welcome the chance for a discussion forum with all interested parties, including the planning officer, to enable such a sweeping plan to be fully investigated.

MRS DA SHARP & MRS L BENNETT, Worcester.