Local priorities? Probably not.

Unwelcome confirmation that Swansea Council finds itself challenged when asked to organise the proverbial in a brewery comes with news that the city's annual fireworks display will be brought forward to 4th November to accommodate an evening rugby game at Liberty stadium.

Local authority officials, and presumably their political masters, reportedly think two evening events might cause congestion throughout the city's road network, despite the fact that the 'competing' venues are four miles apart with different start times.

Leaving aside the obvious comment as to who is responsible for the present chaotic state of Swansea's roads, the conclusion is that the council would prefer to risk diminishing the practical purpose of a safe organised Bonfire Night rather than use its influence to get the rugby fixture changed.

Or should we believe the e-mail sent by 'Groundsman' who states the driving factor for the decision is a desire by the political hierarchy to be able to attend both events with their families & invited guests whilst enjoying the facilities of private boxes at both grounds?