The call by one of Keighley's most respected politicians for action to end traffic turmoil in the town must beg the question of the existence of a hidden agenda.

Councillor Irene Ellison-Wood, a true voice of the people, has, like other representatives, been deluged with complaints about the traffic-choked town centre.

As a straight-from-the-shoulder speaking elected representative she talks of her bitter disappointment at the lack of action to end the rapidly growing problem.

Her comments come in the wake of a call from Keighley & District Travel for an in-depth traffic survey to ease the congestion. Their communications manager Graham Mitchell says there are on-going meetings with the highways departments and police but the highways officers don't seem to be rushing to help.

If this is the case, and there's every reason to believe it is, then what is going on? Setting aside suspicion and paranoia, surely highways officials must have a plan for the future of this area.

So we ask the questions. Where is the plan? Who has seen it? What does it include? And, most importantly, when is it going to be shared with those whose lives are affected by the increasing traffic chaos?

For the council to say they are waiting for the outcome of pending developments in and around the town is a lame excuse.

It may well be the traffic experts don't share the view that a problem exists. Or, looking at the wider picture, it is a minor irritation.

This issue will not be resolved overnight. But what will help is if work already approved is urgently carried out and if those with the privilege of being in power and having access to information would share it with the public.

The council's highways officials should clearly understand this situation will not go away.

Along with K&DT and Cllr Ellison-Wood, we won't let it.