As I predicted (Letters, August 1), it is "snouts in the trough time" for Brighton and Hove councillors.

Many people are struggling financially so why increase councillors' allowances?

Just think where £130,000 could be better spent.

Some councillors are not working their socks off for constituents but just furthering their own careers.

I would write to my MP about this - but responding to letters isn't something he appears capable of.

-Steve Collier, Hove