Action to Tackle Swan Mess

Local Councillor Sue McGuire has taken action to clear up the path around the north side of the Marine Lake.  As Sue explains "I think the Swans are beautiful and there is nothing quite like watching them take off or land but having them on the lake does have a downside - the mess that they make including feathers, weed and excrement."

Sue has arranged for the small mechanical sweeper to visit the site as a matter of urgency.

Sue added " I always think that if there is already detritus on the path then people are more likely to drop litter or not clean up after their dogs so if we can get the path cleared of this it will give us a clean sheet in terms of managing the area in future."

Street Cleansing Action on Alexandra Road

Councillor Sue McGuire has taken action on Alexandra Road following on-going complaints by residents of the lack of road sweeping. Sue met with council staff responsible for street cleansing to show them the problem of unswept gulleys and litter left uncollected.

As Sue explained

"The officers could see immediately that the road had not been swept properly especially on the side where cars are parked." They have agreed that the mechanical sweeper will visit the road at 7:30am hopefully within this week to give the gulleys a really good clean hopefully before the majority of cars are parked."

Sue added

"The officers have also promised that this will not be a one off action and that the street sweeper will in future make regular early morning visits to Alexandra Road"

Litter and leaves in gutters really make an area feel uncared for and so if you feel your area has been overlooked by the cleansing team please get in touch with your Lib Dem Councillors.