WITH reference to Christchurch Hospital. As someone who was born and grew up in Christchurch and whose family have lived here for over 100 years I cannot believe that such an important planning application was taken by a small number of councillors ie planning committee.

This should surely have gone to full council so that it could be discussed by all elected councillors.

If I have to choose between keeping the old buildings or the present hospital with enhanced facilities I would always choose to keep a hospital in our town.

MRS CYNTHIA MOSS, Walcott Avenue, Christchurch