I write in reply to Sam Rillium regarding the Worthing Swans (Letters, May 27).

I have no doubt the Egham Swan Sanctuary and Mr Weeks do much good work with swan welfare and are completely dedicated people but so is Worthing And District Animal Rescue Service (WADARS), which has been established for many years.

As soon we knew the swans had made their nest on the bank of the brook, I was in touch with Billy Elliott, from WADARS, asking how the council could help.

He agreed to work with engineers to clear the site around the nest area and provide a fence. Many of the staff from Dinnages Car Repair Unit and other factories in Willowbrook Road took an interest in the swans' welfare.

Perhaps The Argus could report on the swans and cygnets and what happened to the eggs that were taken with them?

The two cygnets had been observed by Mr Elliott and the manager of Dinnages only the day before they were moved getting in and out of the water quite happily - so why move them?

I understand these swans have been moved twice before and have returned to this location and we expect they may return again.

Please remember, it is their choice and we will do what we can to see they are not in danger.

lf the Swan Sanctuary and Mr Weeks think otherwise, perhaps they might like to talk to the local experts before drastic action is taken.

-Peter Green executive member for environmental services, Worthing Borough Council