While most folk would agree that Nick Martin was correct in resigning, this saga indicates again a number of troubling attitudes demonstrated by those in charge at SBC.

Firstly we see an unwillingness to behave in an appropriate manner followed by the use of process to cling on limpet like to positions of authority.

When even their chums on the standard committee could no longer provide shelter, we witnessed ever more bizarre and desperate reasoning in an attempt to stay in post.

What this demonstrates is how unsuitable these individuals are to represent us and make decisions on our behalf.

Like Mr Webb I hope the turnout in the upcoming elections is sufficiently high to give whoever wins a proper democratic mandate, Swindon deserves nothing less.

Guy Green, Old Town, Swindon