As a resident of Glasgow, I am truly saddened and disgusted by the decision that was taken by the council to demolish the Royal Concert Hall steps on Buchanan Street.

This decision which will result in the permanent loss of a vital and celebrated example of collective space in Glasgow's City Centre. This week my faith in the council's vision of the future of Glasgow has been irrevocably destroyed.

More than 14,000 people have expressed their alarm at proposals for the destruction of the steps to be replaced by an entrance to a shopping mall. Yet, this week, 15 people ignored the wishes of many of the constituents that they represent to approve these plans, citing the values of 'private investment' for the city alongside atrocious claims that the development was the only solution to provide improved disabled access. This decision highlights how out of touch the Glasgow City Council is with public opinion.

A group of concerned citizens, via email

Regarding your picture of the huge hold up of the trams in Union Street due to a power cut.

I was more amazed to see advertisements on the sides of the trams. I was born and lived in Glasgow and would have been 17 in 1955, but I have to say I do not remember ever having seen adverts on the side of trams. I do remember the general feeling of resentment when adverts started to appear on the sides of buses, as people felt they were spoiling the look of our public transport.

I wonder how many people feel the same, or is my memory dimming.

Maureen Williamson, East Kilbride, via email

Harry Power's comment in Friday's Evening Times praising those who withheld their poll tax and claiming "it was only because of the large number of people who refused to pay that it was eventually scrapped." Perhaps those who kept their poll tax, having achieved the abolition of said poll tax, would now pay back the money they pocketed? Mr Power does not "believe in breaking the law, but sometimes it is a necessary evil" - opportunity for those non-payers to make amends for breaking the law - will they seize such opportunity - probably not.

Angus McKay, via email

My late father was a regular in the Glasgow Crocket's shop. I seldom shop in Glasgow but prefer to go to Edinburgh, nevertheless I hope to make more frequent visits to the store in Ayr now that I am aware of its existence

Geob Brown, posted online