Madam,

Not many things annoy me but to actually state that Cllr Paul James does not do his best for the Llanbadarn Fawr community is disgusting (‘Loss of school play area lets residents down’).

Paul works really hard for the residents and has been instrumental in a number of improvements in the area. He fought to keep the school open alongside Cllr Gareth Davies, but to no avail.

The impact of being a councillor on family life is immense, as Paul has often had to leave home at short notice to get workmen out. I remember well one of our children’s birthday parties being interrupted and Paul leaving to get workmen out to empty drains and avoid houses being flooded.

Love him or hate him, he does his best to get the job done and I doubt many work harder. It is good to have women in politics. Elin Jones is an excellent example, but follow her lead and don’t get nasty.

Yours etc,

Jane James (wife of Cllr Paul James), Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth.

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