Litter thrown away on our streets, chewing gum discarded on pedestrian precincts and dog fouling in our parks and back courts because some lazy people can't be bothered to accept their responsibilities.
The vast majority of people want to keep the city and our communities clean and are angered by the actions of those who can't be bothered.
Dropping litter in the street will cost you a fixed penalty of £30, but as we see today, persistent dog fouling can cost you your home.
Some may feel it excessive, but what else is left when the warnings are ignored, the fines are flouted and the neighbours completely disrespected.
The Evening Times Streets Ahead campaign and Community Champion awards has repeatedly shows the level of commitment to making the city cleaner and better place to live in.
For the few who are making the challenge even more difficult than it is there are sanctions.
The housing association took the ultimate action available to them because they have a responsibility to the other tenants who should not have to put up with dog fouling.
KEEPING our streets and communities clean is an ongoing struggle especially as some people seem intent on creating a dirty environment.
Litter thrown away on our streets, chewing gum discarded on pedestrian precincts and dog fouling in our parks and back courts because some lazy people can't be bothered to accept their responsibilities.
The vast majority of people want to keep the city and our communities clean and are angered by the actions of those who can't be bothered.
Dropping litter in the street will cost you a fixed penalty of £30, but as we see today, persistent dog fouling can cost you your home.
Some may feel it excessive, but what else is left when the warnings are ignored, the fines are flouted and the neighbours completely disrespected.
The Evening Times Streets Ahead campaign and Community Champion awards has repeatedly shows the level of commitment to making the city cleaner and better place to live in.
For the few who are making the challenge even more difficult than it is there are sanctions.
The housing association took the ultimate action available to them because they have a responsibility to the other tenants who should not have to put up with dog fouling.
