SEVERAL months ago I wrote to the local councillor to bring his attention to the blocked grids in Hampden Road, Prestwich, and adjoining streets, which haven't been cleaned out for years.

I didn't receive a reply from him and, of course, the grids remain blocked.

With all the torrential rain we have been having, the roads and gaps in the pavements are flooded with water which has nowhere to go.

I know some grids are covered with parked cars, but if the workmen came after the people had gone to work, most of the grids would be accessible for cleaning.

I hope something will be done to rectify this situation.

KEN SHAW,

Hampden Road,

Prestwich.