CHRISTMAS is coming, and yet again I bet north and south Chingford shopping centres will be completely devoid of any street decorations, making them the most miserable, unfestive shoppping areas around.

Even poorer so-called inner city boroughs put on good shows every year. No wonder most people I know do their Christmas shoppping in other centres in order to get some festive atmosphere.

I don't know who is responsible for such things, but the shops don't deserve to do extra business in such depressing surroundings.

How about trying to campaign for "merrier" Christmases in Chingford.

A.HEATH (MR),

Mount Avenue,

Chingford