All to often we are the first to criticise council for their faults and to point out their failures. We have a so-called ratepayers’ association who don't seem happy with anything, a public unhappy about different aspects of council and plenty of armchair advice.

I attended both the Anzac Day dawn service and the march and what a great day it was. 

Whoever designed the renovations to the cenotaph, the workmen who did the work and the councillors who voted for the upgrade should be congratulated. 

We now have a fitting memorial to our war dead and returned service personnel.

Well done to all concerned.

Gary Blowes,

Orange