I have lived in Coldean for most of my life and I'm appalled at its deterioration over the years.

Now the dark evenings are upon us, people walk their dogs with no leads so they cannot see where they do their business.

The paths and grass verges are full of the mess. We have abandoned cars with no tax left for six months.

Brighton and Hove City Council says it is a police matter and the police say it is a council matter.

Is there actually anybody out there enforcing the law in Coldean?

-Mandy Wilkins Coldean