05 Aug 09 | YOUR readers may be interested to learn that this week is Local Government Week (August 3-9). The week celebrates the achievements and the concept of that level of government that is closest to the people, local government, with the emphasis on “local.” It is therefore disappointing to reflect on your front page story last Monday (July 27).

05 Aug 09 | YOUR readers may be interested to learn that this week is Local Government Week (August 3-9). The week celebrates the achievements and the concept of that level of government that is closest to the people, local government, with the emphasis on “local.” It is therefore disappointing to reflect on your front page story last Monday (July 27).

05 Aug 09 | YOUR readers may be interested to learn that this week is Local Government Week (August 3-9). The week celebrates the achievements and the concept of that level of government that is closest to the people, local government, with the emphasis on “local.” It is therefore disappointing to reflect on your front page story last Monday (July 27).