SIR – You reported that Worcester homelessness was up 25 per cent in one year and 1,250 people are trying to avoid homelessness (Worcester News, June 19).

Then you reported on your front page that ‘City splashes out on new £13m pool’ (Worcester News, June 22).

I don’t doubt the pool would be a wonderful and muchneeded addition to Worcester’s leisure facilities.

I just wonder how much difference that sum of money would make to the lives of those desperate for somewhere to live.

J MAHONEY
Worcester