Since my son started school at St James' Primary School, West Malvern, in September, I cannot fail to ignore the regular deposits of dog mess left on the pavement outside and near to the school, and throughout the village generally.

Many children and their parents have to endure dodging the unhygienic and offensive mess most days. It seems some children do not notice the mess and it gets spread about along the pavement, however, why should they need to look out for it? It is, after all, a pavement. Please clear up after you dogs, it would make the school run, and a walk in the village, more enjoyable for all.

Mark Russell, Lower Road, West Malvern.