Sir,

I have recently felt rather let down by our local council. Over the last twelve years I would like to think I added a little bit of colour to our lovely town by way of contributing floral displays and hanging baskets all around Monmouth.

All, I might add, at my own expense. A service from which I got a great deal of satisfaction.  The only problem is the Council are trying to put so many futile obstacles in my way.   These include the display on the roof of the toilet block adjacent to the cattle market car park, which they say must be removed asap.

This seems an awful shame as I managed to have an automatic watering system installed last season, making this little project very easy to function and maintain.  I would be grateful If you would publish my thoughts on this issue.  It seems rather sad when a respected (or otherwise) member of the community, who is trying to make a difference, gets chastised in such a way.

Jack Roocroft 

(Monmouth)