I am at a bit of a loss to fully understand the point of Cllr MacLoughlins’ letter (Have Your Say, June 30).

While I am sure everyone is delighted that he is doing the job for which he has been elected and for which he is paid, it seems that his sole purpose is to attempt to raise his own esteem and that of his fellow tarnished councillors by glossing over indiscretions.

The council, and therefore the town of Bournemouth, has been much demeaned by the recent revelations.

Geoff Cooper, St Albans Avenue, Bournemouth