SIR – It is beyond belief to hear that the unelected Government quango Yorkshire Forward is now considering cladding the Odeon cinema building to make it more presentable!

It if had properly maintained this building throughout the past few years, mended severed pipes and kept the gutters and fall pipes clear for example, this would not have been necessary. It really is quite scandalous.

To clad the building (and one dreads to think what that might look like) is totally unnecessary.

Instead, Yorkshire Forward should arrange for the building to be cleaned, the gutters cleared (and then kept clear) and all pipes, internal and external, to be repaired.

No doubt they are afraid that to do this would again highlight just what an impressive building the Odeon actually is, and how it superbly complements the adjacent Alhambra Theatre far more than any suggested replacement ever could.

So come on, Yorkshire Forward, you know what most people in Bradford want to see. How about acting accordingly for a change?

Or will you simply plough on regardless, and thereby confirm why so many people would be glad to see you abolished?

Bob Watson, Springfield Road, Baildon, Shipley