I’M not a killjoy, but I think this needs to be considered. Who is paying for the drinks reception and parade for Newport County tonight?

I hope it’s not the council and thus council tax payers. 1. We’re supposed to be in times of austerity. 2. This is the council who is withdrawing funding from Gwent Music Support Service and will undoubtedly be cutting further budgets. 3. The parade is going to bring Newport to a standstill when most of us working people are going to be trying to get home. And finally, there are some far more important things that need addressing in Newport, so come on! NC haven’t won the Champions League or European Cup! Time to get priorities right.

Linda Joseph, Gainsborough Close, Llantarnam