Dear Editor, The concept of building a civic hub was first put forward by a former mayor, Brian Gaiger, and he used this as his charity. Some years later because of a financial windfall the Leader of the council, Councillor Stephen Reid, decided to revisit the idea. At the time, the Haymarket was being upgraded, the architects were asked to come up with a plan, and the Anvil Concert Hall was born. It was built to the highest standards, and it has turned out to be best concert hall in the UK – some orchestras say among the best in Europe.