Sir – With reference to the letter from Wendy Hurp, ‘Do not price talent out of Corn Exchange’ (Gazette, December 3), the Corn Exchange is a very valuable community asset and I would like to reassure her that the refurbished Corn Exchange will be catering for all types of community groups including local amateur dramatic, arts societies and clubs as well as professional companies and social events.

The town council will continue its policy of supporting community groups wherever it can and will make sure the hall will be affordable for them.

Roger Curry, chairman, public halls committee, Witney Town Council