We have just returned from a stay in Doncaster, not a recognised touristic town, and found as follows:

Not a black bag to be seen in the centre, no graffiti and the streets appeared to be cleaned constantly.

Traffic moved smoothly, there was adequate parking and no sign of beggars. What logo did we see on the operatives' vehicles concerned? Sita.

Which goes to prove the council up there exercises some measure of control over its sub-contractors, as opposed to Brighton and Hove City Council, which is ruled by its.

Maybe the council should get some lessons in administration of contracts and dealing with problems of rubbish, parking and daytime street illumination - all paid for (including wages) under duress by the council tax payers.

-Norman Davis, Selhurst Road, Woodingdean