[Acrylic-bob]

HBC is keen to promote the town as a Tourist Destination. What a good idea!

So I thought that I would take a look at one of the main attractions the other day. Together with Acrylic-Biff - the Terrier with Attitude I had a wander up Manchester Road to sample the surroundings of our splendid Art Gallery, the home to the internationally recognised and largest public collection of Tiffany Favrille glassware in Europe.

Now you would expect that given the location and with something like that to boast about the area would be pristine, wouldn't you. Have a look at the pictures below, they cover only one section of the grounds, I was too depressed and disgusted to go any further.

We all know that HBC do not understand that assets require maintenance and management, but how do they imagine that they are going to persuade people to visit if they do not take even the least pride in them. The grounds of Haworth Art Gallery should be a horticultural gem to echo the inspiration that Louis Tiffany took from plants and flowers. Instead there are bare compacted borders strewn with weeds, piles of last year's leaves, dog dirt and a lawn full of bullrushes. What message does this give to visitors?