Like many other residents, I am utterly appalled and dismayed at the content of Councillor Mike Goodman’s email to various officers and councillors.

It is just unforgiveable that an elected member should so publicly make such scurrilous personal remarks about the hoteliers. He also seems to forget that they pay hefty rents and business rates to the council and they have been subjected to more than their fair share of considerable disruption over the past two years.

Councillor Goodman has already done this fine borough of ours a great disservice himself, by his atrocious remarks being quoted in national papers for all the world to see. Shame on him.

Yes, I agree with those who say he should be considering his position and, as leader of the council, resign.

Jess Nagel Honorary Alderman Weymouth