Cllr Ivor Jones’ letter about the vandalism of the toilets in Minehead (Free Press April 27) displayed arrogant and illogical assumptions.

He is living proof that what West Somerset needs is young, progressive and diverse councillors to take the area and its residents into the future in partnership with Taunton Deane.

To such potential candidates I say “Please ignore the behaviour of one misguided councillor and step forward”. All seats on Minehead Town Council and the merged district council will be up for election in May 2019.

Maureen Smith, Chairman, West Somerset Labour Party.