I would like to take this opportunity to thank your readers for their support over the last eight years whilst I have been on the town and district councils.

Unfortunately due to a member of my family being seriously ill I have decided to stand down at the next elections.

I have enjoyed my time on the councils and hope that I have done some good.

It is hard work and at times thankless. On the town council for instance I spend two or three nights a week doing work for Burnham-on-sea and Highbridge and several hours during the days of each week for which I receive, like all other town councillors, £100 per annum.

So, those that say we are there for what we can get out of it, are somewhat in error. Those of us that do, do so out of community spirit and so I would urge your readers to support their councillors as much as possible.

By support I mean talk to them, they cannot think for you, you must tell them what you think. Come to meetings, write letters to the clerk or councillors or talk to them when you meet them in the street.

Thank you again for you support.

Louise Parkin Member of Sedgemoor District Council and Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council St Luke's Field Mark Road Walrow Highbridge