You must all be proud of what you achieved. A full press coverage, together with TV and radio.

The coffin idea was a masterpiece. It reached many of the national newspapers. What a classic piece of adverse publicity against the Government just before the national local elections. A major scoop for the British road transport industry.

Roger King, the chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, put forward the facts of our case using his wide knowledge of the industry, and it gave such as impact to the hauliers' case.

We all work together in many ways and it made an impact all over the country.

At this time, we need as much publicity as possible to tell our customers of the hauliers' plight and the impact on road haulage rates and other costs.
Bernard Howard,
Director of PC Howard Ltd,
King's Cliffe,
near Peterborough

Branch out in the Ortons
It is good news, for a change, to read about the planting and replanting that is being carried out by the tree and woodland department of the city council, and especially the planting of two trees for every one that needs to be replaced.
Vandalism, abuse, disease and the gale force winds have taken their toll over the past decade of many of the trees within the city, and not to forget the outlying townships, and there is an urgent need for these to be replaced.
With many conservation areas around the city and with it being hailed as an environmental city, it is important that these trees are replaced. Many are slow growing and it will be many years before their beauty and colour can be appreciated. Also, wildlife is becoming increasingly reliant on trees for shelter and food.
With such thoughts in mind and planning and promises from the department, it is hoped that Orton Goldhay and Orton Waterville are not forgotten.
Well over two dozen trees have been lost and not replaced over the past decade. however, several hedgerow projects have been introduced to save the disappearing hedgerows in and around various parishes. Hopefully, the Ortons will not be forgotten in the planning schedules for 2008/9.
M Russell
Bardney,
Orton Goldhay,
Peterborough