So Brighton and Hove City Council may have to put a 30 per cent rise in council tax to maintain a decent household rubbish collection service.

And there was me, limited it would seem by my old-fashioned sense of fairness, unable to grasp the reasons behind annual increases of twice the rate of inflation.

Can anyone tell me why the council thinks nothing of doubling the inflation rate when setting council tax? Could it be something to do with spending other people's money do you think?

And, as for 30 per cent - go on, make my day.

-Sean Wood, Lower Market Street, Hove