I WOULD like to express my disappointment at the comment from the Bournemouth Council spokeswoman in the last sentence in the report concerning the roadworks problems in Boscombe.

She obviously is unable to look at the wider picture which local residents see every day, of empty shops and the effect this is having on businesses, which we need in order to provide a service.

To blandly say “it is nothing to do with the council”, shows a complete lack of understanding of real life.

Much like their attitude to the motorist in and around the area.

RON WATSON, Hilbrow Road, Bournemouth