So the Liberal Democrats are suddenly concerned about overhanging trees in Aldrington Halt in Westbourne ward (The Argus, August 23)?

What a pity these Johnny-come-latelies have just become interested in the area.

I reported the trees at the beginning of July and had been told action is about to take place. I have been working to improve Aldrington Halt since 1995.

Building up trust from local people is about consistent work on the issues they care about, not copying the sitting local councillor eight months before an election.

-Coun Brian Oxley, Westbourne ward, Hove