Marcus Thornley's article regarding pidgeon mess under bridges definitely touched a nerve with me. I live on Sussex Road and have the "luxury" of a choice of one of four railway bridges to negotiate in whatever direction I choose to walk.

I have followed the Wandsworth case with interest and was pleased that a decision was returned to allocate some responsibility for cleaning the pavements of this filth.

I was however particulary interested in the Wandsworth Council spokesman's reasoning for the judging of bridges on individual merits.

I am sure that if the council netted the underside of nuisance railway bridges then the invitation for wild pidgeons to go there would be instantly withdrawn.

Rachel Titley

Sussex Road

South Croydon