It did not take our greedy councillors long after being elected to vote themselves a nice pay rise.

It is an utter disgrace to do this when they are cutting essential services and jobs. They should be ashamed of themselves.

I can only praise Kate Salinger, the one councillor who abstained from voting for this — she is the only one with any morals.

I hope people remember this when the next election comes round.

As one who voted for them wholeheartedly, I feel totally betrayed.

David West, address supplied