Three articles that appeared in the September 5 issue of the Marlow Free Press concern me.

Firstly, on the subject of changes to anti-terror laws and David Cameron’s measures to give police and officials increased powers, I find Dominic Grieve’s rather dismissive stance unhelpful. In short what people generally seek is a safer Britain for its law abiding citizens, whatever their race, religion or creed. To argue that the measures proposed could be illegal under UK and international law is weak and questionable. If that is the case and a safer environment can be secured for all then the solution, to my mind, is to change the law... and not simply accept existing legal constraints.

Secondly, I share concerns of the proposals to extend the licensing hours of the Cross Keys pub on Spittal Street. For local residents to be subjected to excessive noise levels until 4.30am in the morning and the unsocial behaviour that accompanies late night drinking I have much sympathy. I trust that when the licensing committee meets on October 8 common sense will prevail.

Thirdly, the apparent bus ‘fiasco’ that left many parents wondering how their children were to be transported to school for the new term raises many questions. It seems as though Bucks CC has an internal communication problem given that schools places are awarded well in advance and yet, having been awarded a place, a lack of liaison on transport to and from school appears to be evident. It may be that BCC’s contract with Amey Transport should be re-visited. Apparently, there have been newly implemented rule changes since last year but it is obvious that issues have not been thought through within the necessary timescale. – Ken Walls, Marlow Bottom