Locals in Crediton express fury over a new 24-hour McDonald’s, fearing increased litter and traffic woes in the Devon town. Crediton Residents Angry Over New 24 Hour McDonalds Arrival A new McDonald’s opened in Crediton. Some locals worry about potential problems. This Devon town now has its first McDonald’s, featuring a 24-hour drive-thru. People are…
East London borough approves budget with cuts to street cleaning, motorbike charges, plus raising council tax for residents. East London: Motorbike Charge & Cuts as Borough Pays Its Budget The council in East London approved its budget. It includes sixteen million pounds in savings. Council tax will increase by £76 for average homes. They must…
Granton resident Rosalie Faithfull criticizes Edinburgh Council for lack of planning to tackle fly tipping and litter problems. Edinburgh Resident Criticizes Council on Fly Tipping Planning A Granton resident urges Edinburgh councillors to act now. She wants them to address local concerns. The concerns involve the area’s environmental health. Rosalie Faithfull lives in Granton. She…
40 year old Twix wrapper with ‘special price’ found near Ingleby Barwick, raising litter concerns. Vintage Twix Wrapper from 1984 Discovered on Riverbank in Barwick Someone found an old Twix wrapper in a river. It looks to be over 40 years old. The wrapper’s expiry date reads August 1984. It was found near Ingleby Barwick,…
Glasgow launches a major cleaning initiative. It invests £7M and hires 200 staff to combat litter and improve cleanliness. Glasgow Boosts Street Cleaning with £7 Million & 200 New Staff Glasgow will spend £7 million more on cleaning. The city will create new local cleansing teams, hire more staff to handle rats, and employ night…
Residents in Govan, Glasgow, are angry about dumped shopping trolleys adding to litter. This threatens the area’s renewal. Govan Residents Decry “Mucky” Streets Due to Abandoned Shopping Trolleys Govan residents feel angry. Litter and trolleys threaten the area’s renewal. Community leaders contacted Asda about dumped trolleys. The trolleys stay there for weeks, people say. Esme…
New scheme looks to combat littering & illegal dumping via increased street cleaning. Council Considers £200,000 ‘Operation Clean & Green’ to Tackle Litter Councilors want a pilot program that would cost £200,000. This plan aims to help with litter and illegal dumping. The Liberal Democrats proposed changes for the council’s budget. They want more street…
Cardiff residents demand action amid rising litter. They want more wardens, stiffer fines and a cleaner city. River Site Needs More Wardens, Fines Say Cardiff Residents A Cardiff official thinks the city looks bad. Litter and waste pile up near the rivers. Readers want stricter rules; they want a cleaner city to take pride in.…
Litter along the Taff River in Cardiff creates a poor impression for tourists visiting Principality Stadium. Cardiff Litter Mess a ‘Really Sad’ Welcome for Wales Capital Visitors A local councillor thinks the Taff River litter is “really sad.” Councillor Singh spoke about the river near Principality Stadium. Many tourists see this area first when arriving.…
A Smith’s Wood resident says litter is worse than 1980s Brixton riots, causing families to leave. Smiths Wood Litter Worse Than 1980s Brixton Riot, Says Resident A Smith’s Wood man complains about terrible litter. Graham Frost said it is the worst he’s seen. He lived in riot-torn Brixton. Now, families are leaving Smith’s Wood, as…