I would like to take the opportunity to reply to PG Horsnall's letter in last week's Gazette in which, as a council tax payer, he expresses his concerns about me.

I am more than happy for him to get in touch with me via the town council offices so that he can verify the facts that I have in relation to the recent articles in the press.

I have copies of all the relevant documents, and I would like to publicly state that I would be delighted to share them with any local resident who wishes to see them.

I stood for council as a firm believer in openness and transparency in local government. I am not about to become a hypocrite at the first opportunity.

Coun R Allen

Marlborough