It is a pity that the people of Thornbury have been so strongly opposed to the idea of a tall, impressive structure being built on their local roundabout to let people travelling from Leeds know in no uncertain manner that they are entering Bradford.

As we said when the proposal was first put forward, our own "Angel of the North" at this gateway to the city would be a good way of displaying the sort of Bradford enthusiasm which is needed if a culture of regeneration is to be created to carry the city forward. It was easy to understand, though, why the artist's impression of a big "B" on a pole in the middle of the roundabout failed to win many fans.

Many Thornbury residents declared themselves firmly against the idea of any sort of structure which might occupy part of their children's playground and green space. It seems their objections have been listened to. The Thornbury Residents Association has now been told that the plan in its original form will not go ahead. The recreation area is safe.

However, although other sites are being considered, it looks as if the edge of the roundabout has not been ruled out as the location for a piece of structural art which will proclaim the Bradford "brand" to the world. If it can be sited where it does not intrude on to public recreation space, let's hope that the misgivings of Thornbury people can be dispelled.

After all, it surely should be a source of pride to have a symbol of the city's determination to once again make something of itself constructed in the neighbourhood.