FIRSTLY, I would like to congratulate Labour’s Phillipa Leonard on winning the Risca East by-election.

It’s amazing what can happen when around three per cent of the electorate turn out to vote. Had there been a UKIP candidate, I’m sure the percentage would have been much higher. At least we now know the level of intelligence among the residents. Secondly, I wonder if the CCBC planning committee could inform the residents of Pontymister/Risca what exactly are the plans for the alteration and the extension of the Risca House Inn.

I believe the Risca House Inn is an old coaching house. If so, it may be a listed building and details of its future use would be greatly appreciated by the residents.

Norman Jones, Preseli Close, Risca