SIR – What did Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, warn councils about last week?

Was it that the Easter and Royal Wedding weekends would see travellers taking advantage? Did Bradford Council do anything? Answers on the back of a postage stamp.

Even the City Hall clock stopped. Next week the clockface will open and a giant cuckoo will pop out!

It’s gut-wrenching that local residents are too frightened to be named, fearing reprisals from these travellers.

Gary Lorriman, North Walk, Harden