Filth on the streets

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Originally Posted by Talksport

There was never a problem just turning up as and when. About 18 months ago I turned up not realising I needed to pre book. The thick prick on the gate who had a bit of 'power' in his head wouldn't let me in even though there was not 1 vehicle waiting to enter.

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If you are talking about the council refuse tip on Hadfield Rd - they were all on the take. There was a court case recently where a few of them were jailed, taking back handers from someone to dump industrial waste for free.

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

Whilst community litter picks are great in keeping local areas cleaner, they don't address the problem of people dropping litter in the first place.

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Of course. But they do at least attempt to keep the areas tidy. Not sure what else there is left to do as it's a problem within society. It's also directly related to drinking and fast-food culture, particularly over the weekends. Which is why a lot of litter-picks are organised for Sundays.

I've often wondered what the effect would be of running a scheme whereby if residents / business owners keep their own postcode clean to a certain standard then they could enter a prize draw to win back their council tax - or there could be other prizes for the most well kept area etc

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Originally Posted by Rjk

I've often wondered what the effect would be of running a scheme whereby if residents / business owners keep their own postcode clean to a certain standard then they could enter a prize draw to win back their council tax - or there could be other prizes for the most well kept area etc

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Cracking idea. Fab post! 👍

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Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew

Cracking idea. Fab post! ��

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THe council currently spend more than £6 million a year on street cleansing, maybe put half of that up for prizes for keeping your own street clean and focus the rest on areas that don't

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Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew

Cracking idea. Fab post! 

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A cultural revolution sounds great, who's going to be in charge of the committee?

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Originally Posted by Wales-Bales

A cultural revolution sounds great, who's going to be in charge of the committee?

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weird post. In what way is that a cultural revolution? and presumably the council would decide

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Originally Posted by Rjk

weird post. In what way is that a cultural revolution? and presumably the council would decide

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The proletariat taking over from the authorities, and why stop with the litter? If the council can't keep the streets clean what use are they anyway :-)

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Originally Posted by Wales-Bales

The proletariat taking over from the authorities, and why stop with the litter? If the council can't keep the streets clean what use are they anyway :-)

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The council offering an incentive for people to keep their own street clean is some way short of the cultural revolution

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Originally Posted by Rjk

The council offering an incentive for people to keep their own street clean is some way short of the cultural revolution

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Ok, a cultural heritage revolution.

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Originally Posted by Rjk

I've often wondered what the effect would be of running a scheme whereby if residents / business owners keep their own postcode clean to a certain standard then they could enter a prize draw to win back their council tax - or there could be other prizes for the most well kept area etc

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Could be open to ‘Bonfire Night’ sabotage though, putting a match to a rival’s bonfire on November 4th.

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Originally Posted by splott parker

Could be open to ‘Bonfire Night’ sabotage though, putting a match to a rival’s bonfire on November 4th.

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True, although I suspect most people are too lazy to walk to another postcode to drop some litter

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Originally Posted by splott parker

Could be open to ‘Bonfire Night’ sabotage though, putting a match to a rival’s bonfire on November 4th.

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Brings back memories:hehe:

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Originally Posted by jeepster

Brings back memories:hehe:

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Ya bugger, it was you :furious:

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Originally Posted by Rjk

True, although I suspect most people are too lazy to walk to another postcode to drop some litter

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A rival business with a chance of a reward or some sort of financial reduction…..I’m a cynical bugger:hehe:

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Originally Posted by splott parker

A rival business with a chance of a reward or some sort of financial reduction…..I’m a cynical bugger:hehe:

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Bet you were the one who strimmered your neighbour’s prize marigolds during the Cardiff in Bloom competition! 😛

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Originally Posted by jeepster

Brings back memories:hehe:

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👉🔥

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Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew

Bet you were the one who strimmered your neighbour’s prize marigolds during the Cardiff in Bloom competition! ��

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He was livid when I trimmed his wife’s bush:hide:

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Originally Posted by splott parker

He was livid when I trimmed his wife’s bush:hide:

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:hehe: I loved you alongside Sid James in Carry On Up The City!

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Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew

:hehe: I loved you alongside Sid James in Carry On Up The City!

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Tut-tut, I never thought you'd be one to laugh at misogynist jokes! :yikes:

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Originally Posted by Wales-Bales

Tut-tut, I never thought you'd be one to laugh at misogynist jokes! :yikes:

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Tut, Tut, I never thought you'd be one not to understand the nuanced take on working class culture in the Carry on films. Things aren't always as they seem old boy👍

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Originally Posted by Rjk

I've often wondered what the effect would be of running a scheme whereby if residents / business owners keep their own postcode clean to a certain standard then they could enter a prize draw to win back their council tax - or there could be other prizes for the most well kept area etc

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What a good idea, would never be adopted 👍

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

Tut, Tut, I never thought you'd be one not to understand the nuanced take on working class culture in the Carry on films. Things aren't always as they seem old boy��

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You're either with us or against us, and now is not a time for fence sitting or humour. :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Wales-Bales

Tut-tut, I never thought you'd be one to laugh at misogynist jokes! :yikes:

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I was just having a s****** about Mr P's love of topiary. Why, was there something else?

It's just censored the word meaning to 'laugh in a half-suppressed, typically scornful way.' :shrug:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

Tut, Tut, I never thought you'd be one not to understand the nuanced take on working class culture in the Carry on films. Things aren't always as they seem old boy��

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Ooooohhh Matron!!!!!