No head for figures among ‘head’ leaders

Well what a surprise, who would have thought that Diane Abbott was helping out with the council finances?

Clearly this must be the only answer, because we were told that bi-weekly bin collections would save us £175,000, but now in fact it will cost us just over £750,000. Why did this happen?

Because our councillors couldn’t be bothered to find out all the facts before making a decision.

We have seen it time and time again. No wonder the council finances are in such a state.

Of course Coppinger the council apologist was on hand as usual to make excuses for their pathetic performance.

Surely this is more proof, if any were needed, that this council and a number of council employees, some of whom are on six-figure salaries and are supposed to advise our councillors, are not fit for purpose.

They can’t handle finances, they can’t make sensible planning decisions, and they can’t handle public services or road planning.

Our council, it appears, can’t do anything. KEITH CHAPMAN

Cornwall Close