• AS a resident on the Barnsbury estate it pains me to see so much wrong with how it’s being run.

Landlord Newlon Housing Trust doesn’t seem to care about the wellbeing of tenants. You never see anyone who represents them around as they have surrendered responsibility to their on-site team, Belmo. This is the wrong way to handle things.

Garden fences came down during storm Doris in February, and when I walk through the estate on my way to work some have not even been replaced.

A lot of residents are elderly and must be fearful as there is no security to prevent burglars. Lots of youths gather in certain areas in great numbers. They smoke weed and ride noisily on motorbikes at all hours. I could complain but staff can’t be bothered to come to the desk to deal with you privately and professionally.

Belmo charges residents 10p if they wish to become a Belmo member. Members get first choice when it comes to children’s parties and outings. What about the non-members? Paying weekly rent on this awful estate should give me the same priorities.

I hope this letter gives other residents the confidence to come forward and make their voices heard.

ALEX NELSON
Barnsbury estate, N1