Having returned from holiday, I checked with The Argus to find out the response by Ken Bodfish to my suggestion and questions published on this page on August 29.

I also sent a copy to Ken's office. Neither The Argus nor myself has had any response.

This makes a mockery of Ken's claim of openness.

I repeat my questions: What was the total sum last year paid to external agencies, advisers and research companies for consultation services and development concepts for the City?

Will he confirm that should the proposed "Tin Can" development of the King Alfred with Karis not go ahead, there will be no cost to taxpayers?

Will he give an indicative price for the sale or rental of the affordable housing within the proposed Karis King Alfred development?

-Denis Earl, Hove