FURTHER to the letter headed “Scrap force” from Cllr Steve Kay (Ind) (HAS, Feb 11).

Whilst we hear a lot of hypocrisy in the political world, it is becoming obvious that people are getting tired of hikes in tax, whether it’s council tax or the latest Cleveland Police 10.6 per cent increase in their precept.

Many believe that splitting Cleveland Police with South Tees teaming up with North Yorkshire and North Tees going in with Durham would provide best value.

Could this be a triple bonus for everyone in these police areas?

George Dunning, Ormesby