Sir, – I note in the D&S Times last week yet another letter from David Harker of Skeeby, typically peppered with misinformation and innuendos, and mainly concerned with directing abuse again at me.

If he is really serious about addressing the issue of road safety and traffic calming in Skeeby, I suggest he contacts me to fix a time to come and see me to discuss the matter. I cannot contact him, as he seems to be ex-directory, but he will find my own number in the latest telephone directory. He will be very welcome.

In all of the history of this issue, successive parish councils and I have listened to and accepted the advice of the professionals.

Cllr MICHAEL HESELTINE North Yorkshire County Council, Richmondshire North ward.