Contest it now

We can expect the demise of a lot more councillors now the new mayoral system has been forced in by the Labour Party. The elected mayor cannot be sacked, but councillors forming his senate can be. This trial has seen many councillors who have been looking after our interests drop out. Councillors Mallory and Parmar, both of whom looked after our interests, are unable to attend meetings because they went against an elected mayoral system. We all should contest this as the result was questionable. Otherwise the citizens of Lewisham will see the loss of so many good elected councillors and one man controlling the purse strings.

Alan Tolley

Wisteria Road

Lewisham

Get it sorted

I have just read the letter in this week's News Shopper about dog mess on the streets of Greenwich (News Shopper, November 14). The author of the letter, name and address supplied, lambasted your publication for not carrying more "newsworthy" stories. But as a resident of the borough myself, I have to say I think it is important you feature such stories. Not a day goes by without me having to negotiate my way down the pavement like a soldier crossing a minefield. There is a big dog mess problem here and it needs to be sorted.

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ADDRESS SUPPLIED

Think about it!

I have just read your letters (News Shopper, November 14) and have to say what a good point Kenneth Braddon makes. He was writing about how the founding fathers of America decided to adopt English over German by just one vote. This got me thinking. What if they had chosen German? The entire world would be a different place. It really makes you think. Germany may have won the world wars and we on this small island might also be speaking German now. Amazing!

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ADDRESS SUPPLIED

Send stamps

I am collecting used stamps for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I was wondering if any of your readers would be kind enough to send me any of their used stamps. Please send all stamps to Mrs Diana Ashton, 66 Highbank, Roe Lee, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9SX

Mrs D Ashton

Roe Lee

Blackburn

November 22, 2001 15:38