As a long-standing resident of this area, I note there are no less than eight estate agents by Rayners Lane station — a far cry from the past.

Then you have all the fast-food outlets, which do not really promote healthy living, and to top it all, there are “pound shops” all selling the same wares.

However, most notably, the amount of clutter on the pavements never seems to decrease. In fact, if appearances were anything to go by, you could be forgiven that these shops sell nothing at all.

Mrs M Earl

Hamiltons Crescent, South Harrow