May I endorse the comments expressed by Cllr Carbin in his letter regarding the Wyke Road play area.

What he omits to mention, however, is the fact that for the first three years of this problem he was our sole elected representative on the district council; a pity he couldn't get things moving then rather than climbing on the bandwagon now that rather more forceful steps are being taken by the council.

Incidentally, I would like to thank the district council for storing the play equipment for us, free of charge. We expected the area to be ready this time last year and ordered several thousand pounds worth of equipment. When Wimpey failed to deliver the land, yet again, our suppliers wanted paying but the parish council had no storage facilities and so, to this day, the kit is gathering dust at the depot.

Come on Wimpey, stop shirking your responsibilities and sort the play area out.

ERNIE CLARK

Chairman

Hilperton Parish Council