You have to smile at the reasons given by the councillor for regeneration when questioned as to why he was not informed or advised about results of meetings concerning the proposed building of 1,300 homes, plus a possible further 800 on green belt.

Stephen Horgan, councillor for regeneration, stated: “I am dealing with Pitsea, Basildon, Laindon and Gloucester Park.”

He goes on: “If I was told everything I simply would not be able to do my job!”

Surely that is his job isn’t it?

A Backham
Paslowes
Vange