HEREFORDSHIRE Council has to make massive cuts in services to cope with massive cuts in funding from government.

It is the council’s choice, however, as to where the axe will fall, and we believe that cultural services should not be seen as an easy target.

So here’s a thought – nearly £630,000 is budgeted this year to cover councillors’ expenses alone.

Frankly, couldn’t this “streamlined” essentials-only future council function with far fewer councillors than its current 58?

But will anyone at cabinet today have the guts to stand up and say that?