IT'S about time we got people who knew what they are doing and talking about on Wirral Council.

Aug 1 2012 Birkenhead News

The present council seem more intent on blighting people's lives, especially those who are trying to brighten up the area.

Corfu Street looks absolutely delightful, a real oasis in a desert of grey, and all credit to the residents of this little cul-de-sac.

To the spokesman from the council who said: "placing items across the highway is an offence and could constitute an obstruction", does he know anyone who can walk through a brick wall?

I would also suggest he looks in the dictionary, which states "Highway – a much-frequented public road, a way open to all".

MRS J McLARTY

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I LIVE in Seacombe overlooking the river and have some great views of Liverpool and the Mersey.

I have noticed a large number of senior council patrol officer also admiring the view, their vans on the waterfront for hours on end.

A COUNCIL TAXPAYER

Seacombe

I AM writing regarding the new memorials which have been unveiled in Hamilton Square.

Those who died in the service of our country deserve to be remembered. I believe the 99 men who died when the Birkenhead-built submarine Thetis sank while on trials on Liverpool Bay in 1939 should also be remembered with a memorial.

Apart from small nameplates on the steps of St Mary's Church, which is not easily accessible, there is no memorial to these men.

Twenty-five of the men were employees of Cammell Laird and lived locally, there were also 59 Royal Navy personnel, a Mersey River Pilot and 15 others, including a navy diver, who were lost in the rescue attempt.

There are still relatives who live locally and would appreciate somewhere to pay their respects.

If any cost is incurred I am sure Cammell Laird could be approached for a donation and of course Merseytravel.

I hope there are other people who feel as I do on this matter.

S WATKIN

Moreton