WITH regards to the story about Glasgow City Council's plans to demand full planning permission from any cafe with outdoor seating: at a time when the council is actively discouraging motorists from the city, with swingeing car parking fees and wardens, it is incredible that they are now adopting this tactic to raise cash.

It is sheer hypocrisy of them to suggest otherwise.

Glasgow is witnessing quite an upsurge in foreign visitors so in my view the council should be helping the licensed trade which does play a big part in tourist hospitality instead of this.

I mean what exactly in the way of planning do you need to put out a couple of tables and chairs?

As long as they don't obstruct the footpath bring them on.

Johnny Mack, online.

Deserved praise for campaigning mum

I was delighted to see Glasgow mum Nichola Dougan receive an award for campaigning against heart disease after her little girl was born with a serious heart condition.

Nichola and her partner have very selflessly raised nearly £80,000 for charity which is a tremendous effort.

Many people dedicate their time to raising funds for charities which do vital work in our communities and they should all be celebrated.

I wish Nichola and her family the best for the future.

Helen Jones, via email

Nursery providing life-line

I think Bridgeton Family Learning Centre should be praised for recognising a need and supporting the families.

It will teach the next generation of children about compassion and the worth of items.

Well done.

Fiona Tanner, via Facebook

Contract tender unfair

Glasgow City Council's plans to put contracts for carers support services out to competitive tender are very concerning.

This has not been normal practice in the past so why does it need to change now?

The six centres across the city do incredible work to support people who are dedicating their lives to helping others.

This is a completely selfless thing to do but we must make sure the carers themselves are looked after.

This is where the fantastic carers centres come in.

But now those who have been doing a brilliant job in the city are being forced to bid for the funding they need to do it.

This seems wrong to me.

If it's not broken, don't fix it.

Joan Gillespie, via email