I FEEL I must write and complain about the state of Bishop Auckland streets and pavements. Etherley Lane is especially dirty, drains being blocked with dirt – I don’t think they’ve been cleaned since we had the snow before Christmas.

Down by the river, which should be a natural beauty spot and a great place for a walk, also needs a good clean. And the Market Place continues to be in great disrepair. When is it going to be finished?

Come on, you councillors, look around you! Bishop is a nice town, but very dirty.

Eileen Stockton, Bishop Auckland