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.