Re: Group hits back at councillor’s claims (BFP, August 15) “The parish council has tried to consult with them and the public to reach a solution.”

“They have had the whole of the past four years to discuss it.”

I refer to the above statements concerning Hazlemere Sports Association (HSA) made by Councillor Brian Mapletoft. These statements are untrue, blatantly misleading and should not be allowed to go unchallenged. The facts of the matter are as follows: 1. That Hazlemere Parish Council, under Mr Mapletoft’s chairmanship, has declined numerous offers to meet with representatives from our sports clubs, preferring to use expensive lawyers and surveyors to conduct discussions.

2. Has declined two proposals from HSA during this time for a new tenancy arrangement, without giving us any explanation of their reasons, or make any practical concessions so far on the issues that we have raised through their professional advisers.

3. That they only discuss such an important community matter in closed sessions, not open to Hazlemere residents. Furthermore, that at their monthly meetings [Councillor Mapletoft] denies the Hazlemere public and members of our sports clubs the opportunity to debate the decisions their councillors make behind these closed doors. — John Horton, Hazlemere Sports Association