My theory is that a bunch of anal, uptight, middle-aged egotistical political wannabes, who, without foresight or vision, sit round a big desk somewhere in Bath deciding the fate of our beloved town. They all wear corduroy slacks and Clarks shoes, sipping Earl Grey and picking their noses. They discuss their latest successes and, whilst slapping each other on the back with one hand, are probably removing the knife in their own with the other. But please, come on, we are the residents of this town and we want something better for our money, not a glorified, oversized Jacuzzi come high brow paddling pool.

With the latest pacifying leaflet to drop through our letterboxes they would have us believe that they’re really trying to get it right. Well, tell you what BANES, save our money – don’t waste paper, put words into action. We want to shop in our High Street. We don’t want to spend our money on petrol, killing the environment whilst chugging out to the Mall to get stressed out. Please don’t destroy two schools to build a new one on the hallowed turf where you promised a supermarket. We need new shops, we need a good market, we need decent leisure facilities, we need to park for free, we need wheelie bins. Just you remember who voted for you. Yes us, in good faith we went to the polling stations under the impression that you might do something good for our town.

Co-Op: Are they moving closer?

However, the plot thickens further! Whilst chairing the WI South West of England AGM in Saltford Village Hall, I happened to come across some very interesting information of concern to the residents of our great town. A friend said that a colleague who works for a commercial leasing company had some information on the proposal for the site at St. Johns Court. Adrienne, I have some bad news for you. Watch your back sweetie, there is a supermarket chain that believes they are buying the hallowed turf earmarked for your school.

It seems that the leasing company is under the impression they are allegedly selling the land along with Appletons and Ballarraat wines. They are quite confident that there is a supermarket ready and waiting to sign, seal and deliver on the dotted line. This would appear to make perfect sense as the properties adjoin the area in question would undoubtedly give access to the site. God knows what dear Hubby is to do for a suit now and where am I going to get a good cheap bottle of Shiraz?

Town Council - what’s the real story going on here? Are we to have a shopper’s paradise or a centre of educational excellence? No ‘spin’ in a Tony B–liar styleee. Straight answers on a postcard please. Anna Cacia-Court