WELL done to Blackburn with Darwen Council for leaving our side roads and pavements ungritted.

I asked for just a small amount of grit across the top of the back alley near me. The area was treacherous and was the only way out for me.

I thought of ordering a bag of rock salt and doing the job myself. I rang the council for help and they said they had no money left to do the job. I will have to have money when my council tax is due.

So I invested in a pair of shoes with treads. So to everyone who has been injured by falling on untreated roads and pavements, I wish you a speedy recovery and hope your Christmas won’t be too miserable because of your injuries.

The council should be thoroughly ashamed.

H HAMER, Blackburn.