I WOULD like to congratulate Michelle Robson who, along with her elderly father, is fighting to stop Newtown House care home, in Stanhope, closing.

Her actions have lifted my spirits, in that small actions that are passionate and are sensible are indeed worth fighting for.

Durham County Council does not listen to its constituents and I urge everyone to vote for those councillors that they believe do.

Perhaps Ms Robson can stand to replace council leader Simon Henig – a man, in my view, lacking care or compassion. She would get my vote

Michael Barrass, Fir Tree.