Thank you councillor for that robust response. Just to clarify when you say 'there was an attack on a nursery nearby not so long ago' do you mean local residents raised concerns about the use of a private dwelling as a business premises (which has now been resolved) or was there an attack on a nursery?

Of course people are concerned about what happens on their own doorsteps, that's human nature but please don't insult peoples intelligence by using emotive language and dubious stats such as 'So for every child that did not get one of their choices there will be more than 10 without a home'

As a councillor you have to attempt to balance your bosses priorities with what the people that elected you want and will never be able to please everyone but please treat the electorate with a modicum of respect.