Councillor Theobald’s comments said it was “difficult to justify using the council budget in preparation for something that happened so rarely” (The Argus, December 22).

I thought it was the council’s duty to protect people and keep the city operating?

Do they not budget for emergencies?

Only two weeks ago they were proposing a congestion charge with the consultation costing in the region of £2 million. The Argus online poll suggested 70% do not want or agree with it.

This sums up how this city is being run. Councillors have lost touch with what is important to the electorate.

Mr K Allen
Nutley Avenue, Saltdean