YOUR front page headline 'Car Park Price Fury' (Bridport News 10th Dec 2020) is both warranted and understandable. I received a patronising letter, from Dorset Council, after asking that someone justify the 200% increase in parking fees.

I think it is time to change our political systems both nationally and locally because they have continually proven that they are not up to the job, or is it the so called power of the job that is the attraction, as popularity definitely can’t be. I have always been staggered how anyone can sit in a room with a group, and stand by, when stupid decisions, like the parking price hike, are made; which I am sure will be blamed on the so called 'democratic' procedures. I have come to the conclusion that all local government officials believe that their constituents have endlessly deep pockets. Every year the Council Tax has been hiked up, way beyond inflation, and everyone else is blamed and not themselves.

Alan Lindley

Sparacre Gardens

Bridport