Dear Editor, In his recent letter Neville Summerfield describes the deregulation of the Bordesley Green conservation area as an ‘isolated example’. This is incorrect. Parts of the Sutton Coldfield High Street conservation area was deregulated some years ago for the same reason and the same root cause – lack of enforcement.

Mr Summerfield also talks of a clear commitment to conservation. Where then is the Management Plan for the Sutton Coldfield High Street area, established as recently as 1973?

Richard Morris

Sutton Coldfield