DOES Bob Howarth really deserve the honour of Freeman of Bolton?
How dare the Council rate Bob Howarth alongside Nat Lofthouse. This career councillor is the man who brought us -
One lane dual carriageways.
Cycle lanes that are not used.
A budget for 2001/02 that "is the best yet" -- even though it means an increase in council tax and a reduction in services.
Fountains that look like Lego.
A town centre that is dirty and nearly deserted.
A vendetta against motorists.
Increases in car parking charges when the real world of out of town shopping offers better parking for free.
A council without teeth now that the main decisions are made by the inner circle of elite councillors.
I could go on. Think again Bolton Council, this reward is unjustified.
R G Allen
Lingmell Close,
Heaton, Bolton.
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