Just a year ago it was reported that our fountain could soon be in working order again.

But since then there has been a deathly hush and no sign of any water.

I understand that the fountain is the responsibility of the Braintree and Bocking Recreation Ground Trust, whom I contacted directly but never received a reply.

According to the Open Charities website their accounts for 2016 show income of £67,740 and spending of £30,597.

I recall that the repairs were expected to cost around £12,000, so perhaps someone from the Trust could be persuaded to to step forward and bring us up to date with their efforts.

By Geoff Butcher of Marlborough Road, Braintree.