I would like to thank sincerely the people of Budleigh Salterton and East Budleigh, who voted for me as the UKIP representative at the last District Council Election.

Congratulations to the elected councillors and I expect them to put the interests of Budleigh Salterton and East Budleigh as their principal priority.

During the canvassing of the district, I found the opinions of the voters very interesting and thought provoking, especially the services the voters receive from the council tax.

I hope the people of Budleigh Salterton and East Budleigh are not subjected to an astronomical increase in council tax next year, but I think this may be inevitable.

Graham Hooker

Budleigh Salterton.