As someone who has worked closely with Councillor Pat Strack on the Friends of Aldenham Country Park committee, I felt that John Cartledge’s unnecessarily partisan attack was totally out of order.

At all times we were at pains to ensure that group was as non-partisan and inclusive as possible, and although we all worked hard to find a way to “save” the park, Cllr Strack probably put in more hours than any of us. I know she is as passionate as any of us about keeping as many of the park’s features as possible.

If Mr Cartledge is really concerned about what happens at Aldenham Country Park, why has he not joined the friends or, even better, offered his services to the committee?

Clive Butchins
Secretary, Friends of Aldenham Country Park
Director, Aldenham Country Park Trust