I am pleased the homeowners of the Bella Vista development are happy with their council settlement. They deserve it.

I am confused, or poorly informed about three issues. Why does the settlement compensation remain confidential when the ratepayers funded this case of council misadventure?

Will ratepayers ever find out who was responsible for the development being allowed to proceed to completion and homeowner occupancy – do the fees for building consent include inspection fees?

What the consequences for those responsible, including what systemic changes in council practice will follow?

J Hellner, Papamoa Beach.