I RECENTLY visited the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens in Bewdley, hoping to see some additions for this Queen's Golden Jubilee year.

Unfortunately, all I saw was utter desolation and neglect, with weed-infested and dying shrubs, lawn edges not trimmed, with the waterfall not working and full of weeds.

Has the district council no pride? How could they neglect such a lovely place?

This is one thing they cannot claim to be the responsibility of the county council.

JOHN NORWOOD

St Cecilia's Close

Kidderminster