SIR — It is fascinating to watch how one man's guess is, within seven days, a lady's certainty.

The first is a councillor who, not bothering to attend a council meeting, claims that, with all those present voting the same way, the decision was not unanimous.

As an aside, is it not shocking that almost half of councillors were absent from a meeting?

The lady failed to be elected at the recent elections.

Regrettably, both make remarks designed to make the mayor appear guilty of misusing his allowance.

Ms Lennon-Wood is apparently "aware that the proposal for the clock is divisive" - really?  On what basis is this?

There is clearly support for the proposal, as voluntary donations have already been made and it is likely that more will follow. 

Can either of the two people know how much the clock will cost the public purse at this stage, either as capital or revenue?  I understand the costs and contributions are not yet finalised.

The project seems to be a very imaginative suggestion and one that will benefit the seafront for residents and visitors alike.  It is good to have a new public clock, especially one with a tide table built in.   

I believe it will be as interesting to tourists as the unusual sculpture of two hands and a map at the start of the South West Coast Path, which is hugely popular, judging by the number of photographs being taken whenever I pass by.

This is a commemoration of a stupendous event, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - who can be against an expression of loyalty for a small sum of money?  Surely not Minehead's Town Council? 

If so, could it not throw its weight behind the public appeal - it might be surprised at the result!

The clock will be a source of pride in the town far longer than the whingers live and will stand as a tribute to the forward thinkers of 2012.

Paul Hart,

Parkhouse Road,

Minehead.