Mary Bloomfield says 68 letters were dumped on her doorstep

Mary Bloomfield, an independent city councillor for Basford in Nottingham, contacted Royal Mail, who promised they would collect it.

"I just couldn't believe it - there are important papers in there - I was totally outraged," she said.

The Royal Mail says it has started an investigation into the incident.

A spokesman apologised to customers who did not receive any mail on Friday, saying it takes the security of its mail very seriously.

"Royal Mail is extremely concerned to hear of this incident and will be making sure the items are collected from Councillor Bloomfield and delivered to the correct addresses as a priority.