UTG not included in city deal

SIR, – I was staggered to find out that the rejuvenation of Union Terrace Gardens was not included as a project within the city deal funding. The current administration were voted in on that single issue and yet, over four years later, have still produced nothing of substance to address it. We now have more unfunded, pretty drawings that will be used as a political football in the local elections before disappearing into the long grass.

Our councillors have had every opportunity to secure meaningful funding and create a valuable, safe amenity but have decided instead to make it an election issue. This is a cynical exploitation of our city, but I doubt the voters will be fooled for a second time. S Graham, Fernielea

Crescent, Aberdeen.