Brighton and Hove Council does encourage Brass Bands (Opinion, July 7).

Every Sunday during the summer, for example, a band plays from 3pm to 5pm on the Royal Pavilion Lawns in Brighton. No concerts were held last year because it was not known if the Dome refurbishment would mean the lawns would be available.

I don't know who Hangleton Band's musical director spoke to in the council's events department, but I can assure you this summer's Sunday concerts are alive, well and of the usual high standard.

-Keith Salvage, Dudley Road, Brighton