Sir – Congratulations to Norman Bolster for laying the final block in the total monstrosity of a building, namely the community building in Franklins Yard. He and the rest of Bicester council have managed to make that part of the town ugly and unappealing.

I do wonder if any of them realised how huge and overpowering this building was going to be in such a small area. I feel devastated for residents who live there and look out on to such an unattractive building.

As for the retail park proposals being turned down, I am infuriated that Bicester Village had the nerve to object to this development. Isn’t that a bit hypocritical?

A lot of Bicester residents are surprised by the close proximity to Bicester of the new park-and-ride off the M40. Most thought it was going to be closer to the M40, and cannot see how it is going to alleviate traffic problems.

Jan Herring
George Street
Bicester