I am baffled by Coun Dobie's letter saying his and other councillors' views are not being taken into account over the development of 1,800 houses and the university at Coate.

As the deputy leader of the council, does he not speak to Coun Bawden on this issue and do his council colleagues not speak to each other?

What a mess we must be in when the leader of the council and his deputy take opposing views on such a serious issue and go public rather than sorting it out in committee.

How can we ever hope to get agreement between the political parties on our council when there is such a vast gulf in the Conservatives on such a major issue?

The Office Of The Deputy Prime Minister is being blamed by Coun Dobie for agreeing to the development but at least they have shown themselves willing to make a decision.

So how about a bit of decision making by councillors Bawden and Dobie?

P Mallinson

The Bramptons, Swindon