ON page 39 of the Citizen (February 11), you printed an article saying that Preston Council's financial position was satisfactory, with no significant weaknesses found in the system perceived.

The very same week, Preston Council was named and shamed by the government as the 28th worst of 300 councils, having rent arrears of more than £2 million. Who on earth are we to believe?

Mrs E Booth, Preston

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