Richard Cooke, Crowthers Hill, Dartmouth, writes:

You ask if the town council in Dartmouth gives value for money, Rear View, March 8.

In 1974, all of the responsibilities of Dartmouth Borough Council could have been ceded to South Hams Council, but the town chose to retain control of many of its finest assets: the Boatfloat, the Butterwalk, the Market and the Guildhall.

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These are many of the things that our visitors come to see, but cost a great deal to maintain each year. If the responsibility for these buildings had been given up 40 years ago, Dartmouth tax-payers would still be paying for their upkeep through District Council taxes, but would have far less say concerning their use.