John Stevens is wide of the mark (Opinion, May 10) when he tries to suggest the three Adur councillors who wrote regarding the shop rents in Southwick had misled themselves (or us).

Best value isn't the only requirement placed on local authorities.

Read Sections 120-125 of the Local Government Act 1972, which very definitely does refer to best price and highest rent.

-J E Bartlett, Shoreham-by-Sea