IT IS unfortunate that Mr Pentelow (Letters 15 January – Waste Disposal) did not read my earlier letter properly. Had he done so, he would know that my issue is not with Leeds City Council in isolation, but with a system which allows local authorities in general to perpetuate unnecessary cost and inefficiency by restricting access to their sites.

I am pleased to report that Philip Davies MP, amongst others, has indicated agreement with my sentiments and is to raise the matter with both Bradford and Leeds Councils.

Bernard Thornton

Ellar Gardens, Menston