It's difficult to believe Councillor Kirby's assertion that the council was inundated with letters of support for wheelie bins.

At a consultation with residents, at which she was present, it was made clear we did not support them.

As for the development at Plough Lane, the only affordable homes will be dangerously close to the pylons; it will be another eyesore and a traffic nightmare.

At Abbey Mills the council allowed homes, none affordable and against massive opposition, to be built on a flood plain to the detriment of the popular market and historic site.

J MATTHEWS Via email