Dear Editor - As the county councillor for Manorbier I would like to comment on the report in your paper on May 16th.

As far as I am aware the only pieces of land the county council intends to sell to the Pembrokeshire Housing Association are two small areas close to existing houses. The first one is between the fenced play area on Dewing Avenue and the existing houses, and the second area is close to Skrinkle Cottage on Hounsel Avenue. The community council was fully aware of the proposals as I kept members informed at meetings.

My decision to support the sale of the land was made because there is a serious shortage of housing in my ward. My representations were that the fenced area for small children should be safeguarded and the second area near Skrinkle Cottage should be considered more carefully before being sold. I also asked that any money raised by the sale should be used to alleviate the parking problems on the estate.

Elected representatives have to make decisions based on the good of the community as a whole. The Skrinkle estate has fenced play areas and within easy walking distance is a large football field and a separate large cricket field/recreation area.

I would suggest the recreation facilities in this area outweigh the provision for any other area of the ward.

Cllr Malcolm Calver, Councillor for Manorbier.