I refer to Catherine Vella’s letter Dangerous Pavements (December 23).

I fully agree with Ms Vella that local councils should have inspectors to check the pavements and see how dangerous they are. Many of the pavements have plants obstructing them and people have to step onto the road, especially mothers with pushchairs. This is very dangerous and can cause serious accidents, thereby incurring more expenses for the government to cure the injured. It would be safer and cheaper to keep the pavements in good condition.

It is no wonder people prefer to walk on the road than on the pavements. It is very unfair!