Sir - I have to comment on our bid to become City of Culture in 2021 as highlighted in the Summer edition of CityLife.

I would love Worcester to receive such an accolade but I think the bid team and everyone including residents should aim to get the fundamentals in place first.

I always remember New York Mayor Rudy Guilianis' mantra of "sweating the small stuff", and that should certainly start in earnest soon if this bid is to be a realistic hope.

C D Lee

Worcester,