HAVING just received the City of York council's A-Z directory, I feel I must write to compliment them on how useful I have found it already.

For once they have done something to be proud of. I have the last effort they produced back in 1999 and this far exceeds it, not only in content but usefulness.

I may not agree with much this council have done lately, but this legacy is something to leave office proud of.

Michael Lambert, North Lane, Haxby, York.