Mayor not in a position to respond?

I would like to join the long list of contributors who have written regarding the shabby and overall dirty appearance in St Paul's Bay and the surrounding areas falling under the jurisdiction of the St Paul's Bay local council. Wardens are conspicuous by their absence, consequently filth, haphazard parking and tables occupying pavements are the order of the day.

My complaints to the council have proved futile. On the other hand, the approach by a council official (name supplied on demand!) was most unethical and I would like to condemn publicly the shoddy treatment meted out to me.

Do these people understand that they are on the taxpayers' payroll and hence the minimum one expects is respect towards the "employer"?

I was told that the mayor will not be available before September and I was given her mobile phone number which rings incessantly without reply - I only hope she reads the papers!

Admittedly, she is not meant to be present at all times but is in duty bound to ensure that things are being taken care of.

I urge the mayor to intervene thus ensuring that such abominable behaviour will never be repeated.