SO the voters in Bolton are to be given their say on council tax rises. Councillor Bob Howarth states, "By listening to people's needs we can understand where our priorities should lie".

Don't be fooled by this ploy. You are elected to make decisions, so don't pass the buck. You haven't listened in the past so why bother now? Central Government perhaps?

Mr M Holme

Whitehill Lane

Sharples