IT amazes me that the Deputy Leader of the council, Cllr Hayes, supports the Lib Dem proposals that joyriders should be given free go-kart sessions and that car thieves are given mechanical training.

It is ridiculous that he thinks we should be seen to reward criminals. Councillors Hayes might think that these crimes are "minor", but they cause massive inconvenience and anger to those affected by such crimes.

Following his and his party's thinking, the next thing they will be suggesting is locksmith training for burglars!

Andy Morgan

(Councillor Hulton Ward)