I AM A bit confused by Roy Darke’s letter (Pathway Politics, Oxford Mail, September 4).

He makes sure that he and his fellow councillors gain credit for pushing ahead with lights in Marston rec, and beyond.

Surely, it is up to the elected councillors to assure residents in Purcell Road.

Mick Haines has spoken to more people and covered larger areas in recent years than any ‘official’ people. Many of these are grateful that he speaks for his locality.

JOHN TOWNSEND, Croft Road, Marston, Oxford