How marvellous Brighton and Hove is to run its own waste-collection and street-cleaning service.

But may I suggest an improvement on the idea?

Why not give our councillors a chance to earn their money - instead of wasting ours - and get them out on the streets sweeping up and emptying bins?

It would give them a breath of fresh air, a chance to meet the electorate and they could experience that warm glow of satisfaction that would come from serving the public in a really useful and practical way.

-Christopher Read, St Leonards Gardens, Hove