HAVING recently stood for the local county council elections and I am very concerned at the turnout.

The area I stood for has just under 2,000 eligible voters however only a litlle over 900 voted, just over 40 per cent.

This was not just a concern in the area I stood for, it was across all areas in Pembrokeshire.

I know you don’t always get the outcome you may wish, as I found out in the area I stood for, Milford North, however I feel I can stand proud and say I tried to make a change.

Those who voted whether for me or other candidates, can also say they had their say and for that I thank them.

With national elections coming up in just a few weeks it worries me that the same thing is going to happen again.

People have fought to have the right to vote, please use that right.

COLIN SHARP

Milford Haven