It is with little surprise that I note Mr Hungerford has once again put pen to paper. For his sake I will once more clarify the cinema situation.

Local councils actively encourage cinema operators to consider Trowbridge. Prime sites are currently available but due to factors such as demographics, operators are as yet not willing to invest.

All local councils continue to actively promote development opportunities, although it would be imprudent to mention specifics as this could have a detrimental impact during any future negotiations.

As for a public debate, I would have thought Mr Hungerford had learnt his lesson after offering a similar challenge to Cllr Osborn, only to run shy when publicly challenged to name a time and place.

Andrew Bryant,

Mayor of Trowbridge.