An obvious alliance

IT IS interesting that the trust that runs Northwick Park, St Mark's and Central Middlesex hospitals is thinking of combining with Ealing Hospital, while not considering such a coming together with the Edgware Central Hospital (ECH) which is of more relevance to the Harrow residents in many ways.Read

Justice is finally done

FOLLOWING my letter 'Is my parking fine legal?' on January 6, concerning the display of a valid ticket on my windscreen when I was issued a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) by Harrow Council for not displaying the ticket on the dashboard as stated on the payment machine, I wish to give an update.Read

Sports cuts are appalling

I READ with huge interest Councillor Husain Akhtar's embarrassing online response to last week's article in the Standard about the Schools Sports Partnership funding cuts.Read

We care about the budgies

I WOULD like to reassure J Jacobs ('Aviary a relic of the past', Observer Letters, January 20) that the welfare of the budgerigars in Pinner Memorial Park is very important to Harrow Council and they are in fine health.Read

We must all share blame

LOOK at Eastcote and Ruislip shops and see how they are doing well.Read

Don't hit the vulnerable

I AM writing this letter to express my feelings about the horrendous cuts that the government is trying to make.Read

Highway consultation

HARROW Council's traffic management team is currently consulting Hatch End residents and traders about proposed 'highway improvements' along the Uxbridge Road, aimed at addressing congestion and safety issues.Read

Rises were big under Ken too

NAVIN Shah complains about fares increases under Boris.Read

School builds will go ahead

FURTHER to your article 'No money is left for urgent school repairs' (Observer, January 13), I'd like to clarify a few points as the misleading headline could unnecessarily upset the parents of pupils at the schools involved.Read

There is help for the bullied

I READ with interest Jeremy Todd's letter 'Help available for the bullied' (Observer, January 20). Parentline Plus offers a valuable service of immense importance.Read

Aviary a relic of the past

FOLLOWING an article in the Harrow Observer regarding the death of several birds in the aviary in Pinner Memorial Park, my wife and I decided to visit this park to see whether the article had exaggerated the poor conditions.Read

Don't blame passengers

LAST year Oyster card users travelling on the Tube and train were overcharged by a staggering £60million - that's more than a million pounds a week.Read

Hiking of fares is indefensible

BORIS Johnson's hiking of commuter fares well above the rate of inflation in the new year is indefensible - especially at a time when the UK faces record fines from the EU of £300million for failing to come up with a plan to tackle soaring air pollution in and around the capital.Read

Is this money well spent?

LAST year, Brent Council spent £9million on landfill tax. In a bid to save money, increase recycling and reduce landfill, the council is introducing a new waste strategy.Read

Karaoke and binge drinking

I LIVE directly opposite The Starling pub and I felt shocked and saddened to read Risha Kotecha's comments in your article in the Observer as I feel that they have a great disrespect for us local residents who are fearful of the impact on our quality of lives as a result of the plans he has for The Starling.Read

School shines in the tables

BAD news travels fast but not the good news. With this in view, the Harrow Council for Justice (HCJ) often focuses on success stories; this time it is about a primary school in Harrow.Read

Letters: Keep an eye on services

THE public bickering between the leader of Harrow Council and his opposite number (Why I will not join her court, Letters, January 6) is a tawdry show of ego that the people of Harrow can do without.Read

Letters: Help available for the bullied

IN LIGHT of the closure of The National Bullying UK Helpline, Parentline Plus wants to reassure parents or children concerned about bullying that they can call our free 24-hour helpline, Parentline, on 0808 800 2222, or email parentsupport@parentline plus.org.uk. Parents, children and families can also visit our websites www.bullying.co.uk and www.besomeonetotell. org.uk.Read

Letters: This award is long overdue

MAY I wholeheartedly congratulate May White, organising secretary of the Preston and Mall Youth and Community Centre, on her long overdue, well-deserved award of the MBE in the New Year Honours list.Read

Letters: Pupils are using facility

WE ARE absolutely delighted with the new Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) provision at Aylward School, which is going to make a real difference to pupils with autism, allowing them to remain in mainstream school while also receiving specialist teaching.Read

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