I would just like to reassure Mr Gidley (Letters, April 18) that his ward councillor is seeking urgent explanations for the situation at the Saltdean recycling site.

I have asked the Council's environment directorate to explain why so little action was taken on Mr Gidley's complaint and to state by when the Saltdean recycling site will finally be cleaned.

I have also asked what measures the environment directorate plans to take to prevent fly-tipping from occurring there. If Mr Gidley would like to get in touch with me, I can send him the responses I receive to my questions.