I OFTEN hear people saying they didn't realise that Bishop Auckland had a mayor, but I am delighted to see the work that the current mayor, Lee Brownson, has been doing, and the contribution he has been making, over these last few months.

I'm not sure how long this young lad has been in post but he always seems to be doing something positive in the town like opening community centres, attending local events and raising lots of money for his chosen charity.

In fact I was truly surprised to see, and photograph, him on his bike taking part in the recent cycle event in the town centre. When did you last see a mayor doing something like that?

It's delightful to see him being part of all the good that is happening in our beautiful town.

Keep up the fantastic work!

Gordon Briggs, Bishop Auckland.