I HAVE noticed that up until 2011 there was a sign on the wall by the flats to show people where Courtybella Gardens, on Courtybella Terrace is. It was stolen in 2011 and has not been replaced, despite requests to do so. Courtybella Gardens does not show on a lot of satnavs, resulting in tradesmen, visitors, delivery drivers and, more worryingly, emergency response vehicles such as ambulances and police cars being unable to find the address they are looking for. This delay could lead to loss of life, and many of the residents of the flats are elderly or in poor health. I recently had to direct a police officer, on an emergency call, who told me that she was unable to find the property she had been sent to.

Apparently the provision of the sign is the responsibility of Newport City Homes which owns the flats but, whoever it is, something needs to be done before there is a tragedy.

S.Wallis, Pillgwenlly, Newport