I AM becoming increasingly concerned about the number of trees and branches overhanging the roads in the county. Many of these are heavy with ivy and are simply not safe.

I do not remember this being a problem years ago and I would like to know who is responsible for dealing with these - the highway authority or the adjacent landowners?

Whoever it is, something needs to be done before someone becomes an unnecessary victim of this neglect.

RICHARD HARWARD, Suckley.