OH dear! What a sad load of letters you published last week. The majority seemed intent on running down Trowbridge and its county town status.

Why are such people so negative? Do they ever do anything positive? If only they would accompany me on my round of mayoral duties they would experience so much to be proud of in our town. Local people and organisations working for the good of the town and its inhabitants. Often such work is done on a purely voluntary basis. That includes members of Trowbridge Town Council who collectively and individually work to raise the status of the town and improve the lot of inhabitants for no financial gain. I wonder if those who write moaning letters could say the same. Perhaps they will be putting themselves forward at election time but remember, there is no money in it. Only a positive desire to improve matters for your fellow citizens.

JEFF OSBORN,

Mayor of Trowbridge.