I AM writing in reply to two letters featured in last week’s Guardian, titled respectively ‘A track would be better and cheaper’ and ‘Thanks to our MP – for nothing’.

In response to the first, I would say: I myself am disgusted and appalled with the acceptance of the plans for the BeWILDerwood Theme Park by the authorities at the National Trust and local authorities.

How on earth the trust persuaded themselves that the idea of some tacky theme park in the centre of Knutsford’s own paradise would not be going against the wishes of Lord Egerton when he bequeathed Tatton Park to them, I know not.

How could a noisy, smelly, and most probably expensive theme park be of any use to a place of retreat, peace, quiet and rural beauty – not to mention generation-wide enjoyment?

Beside the ranting, I must say your idea for the road development is a good one.

Tatton (and Knutsford) would also benefit greatly from small information points around the park (there are a few existing already) giving information about the wildlife and animals that live in the park, and make it what it is, as well as greater clarity around the opening times of the manor house.

More publicity as well would be good.

This small amount of work would create greater interest from those previously ignorant of the joy of the park, and attract visitors from farther afield, bringing more custom to local businesses in these difficult times, which is what Knutsford needs – a lot more than some ridiculous Disney investment.

Now, to adress the second letter: I agree.

It is ridiculous how – even in a democratic country, once the local government is elected the common person has no more say in the running of their communtity than someone living halfway across the world.

How often do we have a ‘meet the MP’ meeting?

How often does George Osborne MP ask us, the people he is supposed to be working on behalf of, what our opinions are?

J.S Knutsford