Sir, In my opinion there are two things happening at Scottish Borders Council just now. David Parker has become all too powerful, and the majority of councillors follow his lead like sheep.

This has been made obvious by the 19-12 vote to put an end to garden waste collections. This vote shows councillors totally ignoring the wishes of the people who voted for them.

I agree with a recent letter in these columns say we voted them so we can vote them out. I feel really let down by Galashiels and District councillors White, Aitchison and Herd, who followed the flow of the leader.

I will be making this an issue at the next council elections.

I am, etc.

A Cruickshank Langlee Drive Galashiels