I have no doubt that locals will continue to patronise other shops in the area. The real fear is that they will, in time, migrate towards Tesco, attracted by Tesco pricing levels others can’t match and the luxury of doing most of the weekly shop in one store.

It wouldn’t take a significant number of shoppers to do this to render a small independent business uncompetitive and under threat of closing.

I hope I am wrong, but I don’t think it will be long before the residents and councillors who backed the supermarket regret it. — Friend Of The Ferry.

It has been particularly difficult this summer trying to walk along the Perth Road as foliage takes over the pavement.

I have been scratched in the eyes and wondered how a contact lens wearer would cope, not to mention tall people who are not able to duck so easily.

Also, trees along the Perth Road are far too tall, blocking out the sun, making the place dismal, the top of Riverside Drive and near Harris Academy particularly so.

Tall conifers should be replaced by plants which would benefit our fast disappearing bee population. — Jungle Dweller.

Maintaining your property should be one of the essential tasks, even if you are feeling tired. — A. Donoghue.

Fair enough if they pose some kind of safety risk, but really, in this day and age of wars and recession, I think people need to have a bit more perspective. — Realist.

I have seen a marked decline in the number of people using the route recently and this can only be down to the cost and the inflexibility of the Air France booking system.

A few months ago it was actually impossible to book flights online due to a fault on the Air France system, so the only option was to suffer an interminable wait on the phone to make a booking only to be told that the most expensive tickets were all that were available.

I, too, eventually gave in and booked Easyjet to Edinburgh and then got the train to Dundee, at a substantial saving.

I am sure Air France will point out the convenience of the service between London and Dundee, but this has to be counterbalanced by the fact that you can often fly to New York for the same cost. — Murray Chalmers, Murray Chalmers PR, New Bond Street, London.

I use Dundee Airport every two weeks for flights to Birmingham and Belfast and can usually book for around £80-£110 return. Like most airways, the nearer the date the more expensive it becomes. That £80 flight I booked 10 days ago was £200 one-way closer to the time.

I suggest when flying from/to a small regional airport you’re always going to pay more as fewer flights and passengers equals less money as the airport still needs to provide fire brigade, air traffic control, customer service and security staff, all at a standard cost regardless of passenger numbers.

Regarding the London flights, I have always found them expensive. Very little under £150+, no matter when you book.

The bottom line is Dundee Airport is very convenient for me, but I could take the hour drive to Edinburgh Airport and the expensive car parking costs to get a cheaper flight. It’s all down to personal choice. — Happy Flier.

There are straightforward questions that should be asked and we should know the answers.

The public want to know what did front line workers do when they came into contact with Brandon.

What did those further ‘up the line’ do when recommendations were made? Presumably these questions were asked, but were not included in either of the reports.

Why do we not see names in these reports? If somebody made a decision, why can’t we know and why can’t we hear their explanation?

Surely there must be minutes that can be available for the public to read? — Sy Charles, Finlow Terrace, Fintry.

I have been asked by Brandon’s father and aunt as well at the Real Justice4Brandon campaign group to give statements on their behalf.

The call was made for the Director of social work to resign because from the very beginning, Alan Baird has continually said child protection services in the city are working well.

Now we have three reports saying differently.

Also the faults that have been picked up by the reports are a lack of leadership and communication.

Both the family and the real Justice4Brandon campaign group do not believe that the man who was in charge of a social work department that was shown to be wanting can bring in the changes that have been recommended when these recommendations should have already been in place as good practice.

The real Justice4Brandon campaign group will continue to campaign for changes to the law in order to save children’s lives. — Allan Petrie, Real Justice4Brandon Campaign.