So, the powers that be in the city are becoming concerned about the non-development of the city's brownfield sites (The Argus, January 19).

Tell this to the city residents who have complained for years about the non-activity of these valuable sites. To now make excuses that developments are not processed because of wild birds or special flora beggars belief.

These sites which lie vacant for years (such as at the station or Jubilee Street) become tipping grounds for rubbish or graffiti-ridden dumps.

-James Greed, Moulsecoomb