IN RESPONSE to Cllr Roy Darke’s letter (ViewPoints, April 12), I am not on the East Oxford Planning Committee and thus have no voting power on that body, unlike Cllr Darke and Cllr Clarkson.

However, I do have an opinion on controversial planning issues such as Barton West, St Clement’s car park, Tesco and the current application for a 24-hour taxi office on the corner of Edgeway Road opposite Marston Court care home.

Not only do I voice my concerns, I actively petition and ensure that the Marston people are aware of what is happening on their doorsteps and will continue to do so.

MICK HAINES (Cllr) Croft Road, New Marston, Oxford