I realise there is more than one Dix in Blackwood. My letter referred to an article from the Caerphilly Campaign newspaper dated Wednesday, July 18, in which was written, "Cllr for Blackwood, Nigel Dix said: "I have fears for the future of Blackwood if an application to change the planning conditions at Blackwood gate is refused. "

The town faces a real challenge from the multi-million pound investments in Bargoed." Now Cllr Dix can say he never quoted that to the paper and that would be between him and the newspaper. I only know any more out-of-town development to Blackwood would mean more shops closing in Blackwood high street and small local businesses struggling to survive. Those shop owners who have lost faith in their Blackwood county councillors are always welcome to Bargoed where there is a balance between independent small shop owners and the new development.

Andrew Thomas Nutt, Heolddu Road, Bargoed