The vandals were out again at the weekend, almost as predictably as night follows day.

This time a number of windows were broken at Durrington Middle School.

This was surely not the only incident in the town during the past seven days and it highlights just how serious the problem is getting.

There is a good chance the people who caused the damage either have siblings at the school or attended the school themselves.

If they have no respect for the place where they learnt to read and write (or perhaps not), what chance have they got of developing into well-adjusted, law-abiding adults?

Can every parent of a child under 16 confirm their child's whereabouts last Friday night?

I have received a mixed response to my idea for a curfew and a fine of £50 for the parents of children who break it.

One former councillor contacted me to echo my sentiments but said the scheme was unworkable.

But isn't that what they said about Ken Livingstone's congestion charge?

It is ironic really. A group of teenagers can get away with smashing up parts of the town but woe betide any car driver who goes more than 34mph along Broadwater Road. If they get caught on camera, it's a £60 fine and three points on their licence.

In a town of more than 100,000 people, we are probably only talking about a small number of unruly youngsters.

Perhaps if the authorities start hitting some of the parents where it hurts, ie in their pockets, they might start taking their responsibilities a bit more seriously and the vandalism might decrease.

Another person who expressed as interest in my idea was council leader Sheila Player, who assured me she would let me know her thoughts. Watch this space.

I am at a loss to see what has been achieved by the extensive work carried by West Sussex County Council to the bus stop lay-by opposite Broadwater Church.

Numerous workmen, various heavy machines, a fair bit of noise and the obligatory traffic delays and what was the result at the end of it all?

The pavement was stretched by a few feet.

Having looked at the completed work, I still can't work out what improvement or advantage has been gained.

More to the point, how much did it all cost?

One thing I am sure of is who will pick up the tab for the whole thing.

Yes, you guessed it, the good old council taxpayer.

Some good news now. There appears to be have been a step in the right direction at the town hall towards increasing the seating capacity at Worthing Crematorium.

Yesterday the crem took delivery of a set of new seats for the larger chapel, which will enable more than 100 people to sit down.

Having seen hundreds of people stand at the back over the years it is good to see the borough council spending money for the benefit of the public. Whatever next?