GOODNESS me, what would people do without Blackburn Councillor Ashley Whalley to pick on?

Leave him alone please -- he is doing his best.

Yes, at first the town's orbital was a mess, but now it is a dream -- a nice easy flow into town and out again.

The gritting of the icy roads? Please, give it a rest.

At least we got our main roads done. I went to Chorley and if you could have seen the main road near Abbey Village and other main roads, you would have cause to complain. They were a nightmare -- no grit to be seen.

So credit where it is due.

Ashley, chin up -- I think you are a star. Keep the good work up.

Could anyone do any better? No.

B CLARKE (Mrs), Broughton Close, Blackburn.