DEVELOPERS currently building the large housing estates in Bromsgrove came under fire from Bromsgrove Society president, retired architect Graham Reddie, after he had announced the architectural awards winners.

He said it was significant not one had entered.

"Perhaps they fear their designs may not win even a commendation, as they fill our green fields with concrete and brick, or pseudo- Tudor layouts that have scarcely changed externally over 60 years or so," he said.