“With regards to the defects you have identified, an inspection has been undertaken in Viola Avenue, on the 16/12/09. During a site inspection the defects were identified and job numbers 49906 outside 46, job number 49940 outside 33 and job number 49942 outside 41 Viola Avenue, have been raised and issued to our contractor for repair. These works are estimated to be completed within a 4 – week timescale.”

That being said, I’ve also seen distressing instances where police have got it wrong; once waiting for the H26 bus in the High Street after a late night return from London, I saw an innocent young man- by the way, not of Western European origin, going by appearances- frisked by police. Of course, I don’t know what they may have observed on cameras earlier in the evening elsewhere, but I felt very concerned to see the way in which this individual was treated.

As to being one of the two most regular at providing feedback on your postings, Mark- well, you’re welcome. I am grateful to you for sharpening my interest in local politics, and to you for being one of the most “tech savvy” councillors around in bothering to use the net for showing and telling us what you’re up to. I may not always agree with your own views (particularly on still unresolved contentious issues involving certain Feltham buildings ), or your party’s- but you have certainly proved one of the best councillors Feltham North has ever seen, in my view.

I expect I’ll find something else to feedback on between now and Christmas Eve (I’m afraid I have issues with your glossy leaflet too, sir!), but I’ll take this chance to wish you and your family “Nadolig Hapus”!

They should never be seen as an alternative to Police patrolling areas. If there ever was a choice between CCTV and police, the pendulum swings heavily towards the latter.

Rightly or wrongly (I think rightly), it is one of the 10 promises the administration has made so it is important that I comment on its progress.

Can I thank you both for becomming the most regular at providing feedback to my postings. I wish you both a Merry Christmas!

I am not entirely certain what you mean about the decorations in Staines Road, Feltham & Hanworth not being Conservative initiatives. My understanding is that these were agreed by the West Area Committee (on which the Conservatives are the majority). Cllrs Hills & Nakamura have been strong advocates also. I do not recall which individuals first instigated this or even whether it proceeded the current committee?

I am strong supporter of Christmas decorations in areas such as the ones you mention.

A year or so ago, I was not hopeful of anything beyond reactive maintenance until the PFI monies came through but with the introduction of Micro-Asphalt, it offers some hope for residential roads (as opposed to Principal roads). My personal view is that this is the carriageway is the one in need of most attention in Feltham North.

Over the years, I have reported various defects in this street but reactive maintenance is not the ideal solution for these issues.