In Jeff Osborn’s recent letter, Tories’ second chance, he details the extraordinary meeting called for February 4 to further debate the members’ allowance increases that caused anger and consternation from us the tax paying public and were even mentioned in Private Eye.

Mr Osborn rightly says this is a chance for the councillors to redeem themselves and show common sense. Personally I think they’ll continue with their ignorance and award the rise regardless.

The most worrying aspect of this saga is the total loss of trust and confidence in the council.

Quite how they are going to regain it is beyond me, but a good start would be to rescind this award and return to reality.

Andrew Foster, Westcott Place, Swindon.