Dear Editor Reading last weeks edition I was surprised to read someone’s praise for one councillor, after knowing that there has been another councillor that has continued to help others during her own personal turmoil.

Councillor Irene Hamilton is one heck of a woman, she has been in so much pain through her illness but has always been there to help not only those in her ward but many others throughout Clackmannanshire.

Irene has just been through major life changing surgery and I know this won’t hold her back, she won’t let it!

Irene is a key part of Clackmannan’s community and has fund raised to make sure the gala is a success.

However, Irene’s commitment to help other’s doesn’t just stop with the voting public, she is always there to support her fellow councillors. She has been a tremendous friend who supported Provost Tina Murphy during the loss of her son.

I know it is nice to hear see and read that you have support from your community however there are many factors we don’t see and people tend to judge on what they do.

The vast majority of these councillors are working through not only our problems but their own too, so give our local ladies and men some praise the next time you see them because Irene and the rest of the team are doing a great job.

Yours sincerely Name and address supplied