SIR – I write concerning the recent mean-minded decision by Bradford Council to ban dogs from Ferniehurst Dell.

This is proving extremely unpopular and it is fair to say that the local dog-walking population of the area are outraged.

I very much hope that the this ridiculous decision to designate the Dell as a children’s play area and in so doing ban the walking of dogs can be reversed.

I have written to the ward councillors and MP. I will keep you informed as to the responses.

Rob Higgie, secretary to the Ferniehurst Dell Improvement Partnership, Cliffe Terrace, Baildon