Jean Rerch is indeed lucky to live over the border with Camden, (‘Rubbish is not a nice welcome’, Your Views, September 9).

Barnet councillors of all parties and administrations over several decades have systematically removed local services and made those that remain out of reach by public transport. We are saddled with councillors who barely acknowledge our existence and don’t even pretend to represent us.

While Cricklewood remains in Barnet, Cricklewood Lane will remain in a disgusting shape.

Steven Deller, Campaign to Free Crickewood