The Ealing Liberal Democrats have published an open letter to the Labour controlled Council demanding "immediate action" be taken to clear leaves and future-proof Ealing from flooding.

Cllr Gary Malcolm wrote to Cllr Costigan, who is the Labour Councillor responsible for dealing with the flooding and unswept leaves seen across the borough recently.

Cllr Malcolm wrote:

I have visited a number of areas including Southall, Acton, Chiswick and Ealing where flooding meant a number of shops were not accessible or routes by public transport were shut off.

Some residents and business owners and myself, reported blocked drains and gullies on Council roads as well as some actually clearing leaves that were blocking some gullies.

We also have seen an excess of leaves on our pavements. When the icy weather hits it will mean that some residents will fall, injuring themselves.

The Liberal Democrat Group therefore demand that you initiate an immediate action to inspect and clear where needed all Council gullies and drains as well as quickly clearing all leaves that are on our pavements to reduce the chance of future flooding and trip hazards.

Thank you,

Cllr Gary Malcolm