IN RESPONSE to the Gazette's coverage of local residents' concern about lease negotiations at South Ruislip Community Association, I have received a phone call from Councillor Allan Kauffman of South Ruislip (Hall is in jeopardy, Ruislip and Eastcote Gazette, June 8).

He has pledged to 'sort this for us'. I am now confident that our new lease will cover the residents' stated requirements.

We are very grateful for Mr Kauffman's support for the association and local residents.

I shall be happy to announce when our negotiations have been successfully completed.

In the meantime, our petition is still open, at www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/southruislip.

We continue to be moved and delighted by the response we have had from local people, and are grateful to the Gazette for drawing people's attention to this issue.

BRIAN ROBINSON Chairman, South Ruislip Community Association

Deane Park Hall Long Drive South Ruislip