• THE recent closure of Liverpool Road to pass through by north-south traffic has provided a timely reminder of how much is at stake in the May elections.

For those of us near the closure we have had a taste of an alternative reality. Instead of the trundle of heavy goods vehicles that shake our houses, we hear the birds singing; instead of speeding vehicles blocking our route across the road, crossing is safe for all; instead of the back-to-back traffic at rush hour, we have cyclists gently commuting past our houses.

All the residents on Liverpool Road near the closure are experiencing a healthier, safer, and better quality of life; and all the commuters on Liverpool Road are enjoying a safe and pleasant commute.

DR R, N1