Further to the subject of the state of our streets. I have lived in Feltham all my life and on this estate for 52 years. I have never seen our local roads look so dirty.

Walking back from the shops recently I saw cans, plastic bags, empty food containers and even used tea bags. It is weeks since I saw a road sweeper on our estate, either on foot or in a vehicle. Where are they all?

We were informed by the council that this work would be done the day after our rubbish was collected. Some of the litter has come from the torn black bags and the green boxes, but a lot of it is just thrown down by the public.

Can't we all take our rubbish home or use the bins provided?

SYLVIA SEANEY Lower Feltham. :