Absolutely correct, this is NOT about horses it is about representation, integrity and trust all of which have been sadly lacking all through this unhappy saga.Yesterday, to rub salt in the wounds, I was sent "Hounslow Council's Thriving Communities Strategy", The first preamble contains the gem: "We continue to assert it is vital to work effectively in partnership with residents", this is credited to none other than Cllr. Sue Sampson, one of the leading players in Isleworth. You could paper the walls of a decent sized house with all these grandiose policies, but they mean nothing when local councillors abdicate their responsibilities and instead play the blame game. I had had some hope that as Parliamentary candidate Ruth would indeed have a word in some ears, not least that of the Dear Leader who apparently has issued a decree re the park's short term use. Ruth's publicity actually invites people to get in touch with her on local issues - well, I ask, what is the point if all you get is limp excuses for why she can't do anything? Yes she is a Brentford councillor, but in a few weeks we will be in the middle of a general election campaign, in this constituency votes will matter. Perhaps Ruth can't do anything practical in this case, but at least telling us that she will prevail upon her colleagues to consider what they are doing would be some sort of start. Wimping out does not inspire confidence, what would happen in a really dire situation? We need to know that our elected representatives can be relied on to speak up for us, not comfortably perch on the fence which is getting mighty crowded.
Vanessa Smith ● 3810d