Adur District Council has not been forced to sell off its stock of paintings to avoid bankruptcy.

The Tories, supported by the Liberal Democrats, chose to do so. The estimated proceeds, said to produce £1,200 of interest a year, equate to £23 a week. Very small beer.

I was hard put to decide whether The Argus considered it a serious matter or was making light of an action which was to make such little impact on the outcome of Adur's budget.

Or perhaps you were highlighting the inadequate leadership that Adur currently suffers under.

The Tory leaders brought in nothing innovative, paid no heed to spending reviews and went for quick-fix, easy cuts, even breaching the council's no-redundancy policy.

Labour councillors have been working in opposition to bring improvements.

A major repairs grant of £1,800,000 for housing is the result of our efforts, both in and out of power. We don't go to sleep when not in control.

-Councillor Peter Berry, Stoney Lane, Shoreham