Jim Worsdale is a hero! His article (Jan 15) hit the nail right on the head.

Where, oh where, has plain old commonsense gone? Councillors are supposed to be ordinary citizens trying to do the best for their community. But oh, what a lot of money has been wasted lately.

Bus stations that are less than useless - why did they not just put a roof over the existing station?

Fancy lifts that don't work - or if they do they trap folk inside to almost die of asphyxiation.

Having expensive makeovers of offices - and then propose a new building entirely.

Endless talking about the pier when to actually do something would be better than wasting time and money consorting with consultants.

Mind you, they are quick to cut services, especially to the most vulnerable in the community to save money!

Oh yes, there are plenty more gripes, but just remember that to criticise we must vote and hopefully one day we will get the councillors we deserve.

Maureen Pateman
Wren Avenue
Eastwood