I didn’t expect a flower garden, but it would have been a welcome addition. We’ve all seen in the last two years the importance to our health of accessible green space in our communities, but Hounslow seem determined to concrete over every square foot of space. They would have us believe that they have environmental concerns, but construction is responsible for 11% of carbon emissions in this country. Instead of taking practical steps to reduce carbon emissions, such as providing charging points for electric cars, or reinstating crossing patrols to encourage walking to school, the council’s policies are contributing to global warming. Dumping concrete blocks in our roads has had no positive effect on driving habits, and has only blighted our communities with these ugly monstrosities. This authority’s dishonesty is only matched by its arrogance that they will get away with it.
Graham Thorpe ● 772d