Lots of noise but no sense behind it
Well didn’t they make a lot of noise whilst saying nothing? Evidently that was the plan.
If the extraordinary general meeting held on June 12th to discuss (sorry evade) the city centre parking debacle had been shown on television, channel-surfers would be forgiven for thinking they had stumbled upon some form of comedy that satirises the inner workings of a local authority.
During what was arguably the worst performance by a ruling group in many years, Coventry was again embarrassed nationally by those elected to serve the residents of the city.
I wonder what Hull would have done. Yesterday was just more of the same aggressive, concerning (mis)behaviour adopted by Coventry City Council year after year.
The slurs and smears are always ready for launch. It just so happens I’ve been called worse things by better people. Unfortunately for the public, if Coventry City Council refuses to be a good example, then they will just have to be a horrible warning.
Richard Heneghan
Road safety campaigner
They should have supported to PM
For complete transparency I voted remain and feel nervous about the fact we are leaving the union. However as an elected member in this city I am absolutely in support of the Brexit process and want it to go through, giving us the best posssible result.
I therefore find it puzzling our elected Labour MPs voted against the wishes of most
Coventry residents in the recent Bill. Lord Halisham put in his wrecking amendment as a device for stopping Brexit.
An act of rebellion in the unelected house against a democratic decision many there do not like. That is its only purpose, there is no new principle of trade at stake here, merely an elite tantrum.
I find it rather unfortunate that our elected MPs would seek to endorse that attempt at a legislative coup. They should have supported the Prime Minister, defeating the Lords’ amendments and delivering the Brexit that Coventry voted for.
I am pleased the government won the vote 324 vs 298.
Coun Tim Mayer (Conservative),
Westwood Ward
Coventry City Council
Desire for publicity behind these letters
I feel that the continued publishing of letters from Councillor Tim Mayer is more
than coincidence. It clearly is his political strategy – an attempt to gain publicity.
This is I feel not the purpose of letters to the editor. Indeed this particular page should contain letters about local and national issues from readers who may be critical of local councilors from any party.
If your publication would wish to favour any particular political party, it would be better served by articles clearly marked by the author, as to regard to the political party he represents. This is done in many local publications, in the form of a regular contribution from constituency MPs and Councillors.
Richard Williams, via email
Drivers must not lose sight of safety
The population of Coventry is increasing, and so is traffic, with more and bigger vehicles being driven, often above the speed limits. Telephoning or texting while driving is particularly dangerous. traffic accidents and I have personally seen several vehicles totally written off in recent months. Life is very precious and we can all make mistakes. I hope that all drivers will realise the possible dangers to others and themselves, and remember the adage: ‘drive to arrive’.
Coun David Skinner
(Conservative), Westwood Ward
Coventry City Council
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