I SEE this problem simply.

A large group of people who are drinking in a public place may have no harmful intention, but nevertheless they are an intimidating presence towards other people.

The role of people who make laws and those who enforce them is to do something about this type of problem. The response by the police in the Press does not present the police force in a good way.

I have witnessed the situation in Workman Gardens along, I am sure, with many Evesham people. It is simply unacceptable.

The response by the police is understood: they will enforce laws that are set. So where does the Press engage with the law-makers? Where are councillors on the matter of by-laws that will help the police in their direction.

It is of no use on the one hand to aspire to a town that people want to visit, and on the other hand to accept this type of situation in our parks and public places.

Our town is potentially a great place for people to come to, but somehow it never works out that way.

A bit of determination is required. I would encourage people to write and say what they think about this problem because I am sure that most hold a similar view.

This problem does not affect every town – it does affect our town!

If you are a councillor and it is your role to fix this, please do not procrastinate – do something about it.

Bruce G Taylor

Evesham