Letters

SIR – My thanks to the A&T for highlighting the planning application at Hinton burial grounds (A&T, 13th May).

SIR – The plans to build more retirement flats where the police stations were in both Hythe and Lymington is absolutely ridiculous.

SIR – At Verderers’ Court recently there were impassioned pleas in support of planting trees in Burley for the Queen’s jubilee

SIR – Before moving here I lived near Banbury, which is ruled by Cherwell District Council (CDC). It had recycled badly.

SIR – Perhaps I could save the cost of a feasibility study into reopening Ampress Halt (A&T, 29th April)? It isn't.

SIR – It was very interesting attending the planning appeal at Lymington council chamber last week to consider Churchill Retirement Living's appeal.

SIR – Three recent headlines suggest we have concerns regarding planning in both the BCP and New Forest District Council areas.

"The site is a designated green corridor which is retained for wildlife"

SIR – Tell me I am dreaming, but what I see on the TV about the war in Ukraine is almost like watching a video game but in real life.

SIR – Is there no authority who will take responsibility for the large numbers of assorted motorhomes parked up along New Lane and Saltgrass Lane?

SIR – We read with great interest Dr D. J. Delany (Letters, 8th April) with regard to the proposed Pennyfarthing development off Manor Road.

"I can visualise so much improvement that not having wheeled bins would be against individual rights for a healthier environment."

SIR – This plan strikes me as a reversal of what these people at Hampshire County Council were put in position to do – serve the people.

SIR – I write with dismay at the attitude of both Hampshire County Council and the New Forest park authorities.

SIR – Thank you for your recent article highlighting the difficulties faced by Bashley residents, in particular when trying to walk in the village.

SIR – The neglect in the Highcliffe area has to be seen to be believed.

SIR – In response to the letter asking how wheelie bins would improve recycling in the New Forest, I would like to explain our plans.

SIR – When I moved into the area six years ago, I was shocked at the number of deaths/injuries suffered by the Forest ponies/donkeys weekly.

SIR – I read with some concern and dismay the reports about the refusal by the verderers to allow the planting of a plan for additional trees.

SIR – What a disappointing response from the New Forest Dog Owners Group.