COUNCILLORS Terry James, Anthony Powers and Bob Mathews did the right thing when responding to questions from the Hereford Times regarding contract partners Amey.

That is why residents of Herefordshire vote for councillors, they are our representatives and garner our views and keep residents informed of what is happening in council.

I feel chief executive Alistair Neill has stepped outside his remit by advising them against making further comment.

He has a responsibility to make residents aware of issues that may have serious ramifications for future budgets.

S BRIDGWATER-HOWARD Stretton Sugwas