Liberal Democrats in Swindon say the council should be concentrating on improving education in the town instead of driving for city status.

The cry comes somewhat far down the line, considering a bid has already been submitted and the decision is due to be announced in only a few short months' time.

The Lib Dems are right to want better education but surely our councillors are not limited to wanting to improve just one aspect of Swindon life.

They should be doing as much as they can across the board including raising the town's profile to become a city.