I HAVE a problem with a blocked grid at the side of my house, with water spreading out into Shakerley Road, like a lake when it has been raining.

Schoolchildren have to walk through it and other residents or go into the middle of the road and risk being knocked down. On reporting this to the highways department I was told that this is not a priority and will be dealt with in the next 28 days, as this is not a main road.

I beg to differ. Shakerley Road is a main road leading to the estate. There is an accident waiting to happen.

Mrs Collier, Crawford Avenue, Tydlesley