It ill behoves Gavin Kennedy (Letters, October 1) to complain about new ward boundaries in Brighton and Hove when they were agreed by

the Independent Boundary Commission.

Furthermore, he clearly has not read our widely available Statement Of Intent, in which the Conservative group in the city commits itself to an economically vibrant Brighton and Hove and would work towards people being able to move around the city more easily. Considering underground car parks is part of that. Mr Kennedy is also wrong on environmental protection. Independent research shows Conservative councils often have better environmental records than Labour-run ones.

It is a shame that instead of spreading misinformation Mr Kennedy doesn't seem to allow himself to consider new ideas. That is not a trap the Conservative group intends to fall into.

-Coun Brian Oxley, leader, Conservative group, Brighton and Hove City Council