I would like to clarify for your readers the considerable extent of public consultation carried out in support of the development of Glasgow's parks and, specifically, the Go Ape proposal for Pollok Country Park.

I would like to clarify for your readers the considerable extent of public consultation carried out in support of the development of Glasgow's parks and, specifically, the Go Ape proposal for Pollok Country Park.

The proposal followed the publication of a major strategy for our green spaces, which found public demand for new and fresh facilities in city parks. Subsequently, community consultation on bringing Go Ape to Pollok was launched on September 1 last year with an event at the Burrell Auditorium.

All residents and organisations involved in the park were invited to attend, along with community groups and others. In total, more than 350 individuals and organisations were directly invited, but publicity for the launch and consultation process went considerably further.

A poster campaign included all noticeboards within the park; community boards across Pollokshields, Pollokshaws, Cardonald, Pollok and Shawlands, and supermarkets at Crossmyloof, Newlands and Pollok.

Countryside rangers distributed flyers for the event and further notices were placed in prominent places around the park. A webpage was created to provide the community with better access to details of the Go Ape proposal and encourage feedback; it received 1744 hits during the consultation period. When the consultation closed on October 22 - having been extended by the council to ensure a postal strike would not deny interested parties their opportunity to participate - we had received 237 completed questionnaires and 84% positive responses, against 16% negative.

Currently, there is a further opportunity for the community to have its say through the statutory planning process.

All this notwithstanding, I would like to take this opportunity to repeat the commitment I made at this week's public meeting - which may not have been heard after my microphone was cut - that the council will review the consultation process and take on board how our genuine and substantial efforts might be more effective in future.

Councillor Ruth Simpson, Executive Member for Land and Environment, Glasgow City Council.

I don't know if David McEwen Hill's childhood (Letters, January 23) was pre-M77, but I'm afraid much has changed at the Maxwell family's green gift to the city. The North Wood-intended site for Go Ape is the last untouched space in the park. It was no surprise to me that so many turned out on Tuesday evening.

The council should show good grace to people who for years have enjoyed, cared for and respected this unique space, and extend the consultation time or, even better, re-allocate this proposal.

If we are serious at the City Chambers about creating better access for youth to exercise facilities, let's stop bulldozing green spaces and recreational amenities on people's doorsteps (re-opening Govanhill Pool would be a good start).

I hope when Mr Hill visits the park again, North Wood will reach his wild standards and that he brings his own pieces this time.

Danny Alderslowe, Green Councillor, Southside Central, Glasgow City Chambers.