“ Radical suggestion possibly given the political landscape in Barnet but would it be an idea to invest properly in public services in order to fund an environmental cleaning policy worthy of the name?
It's shameful that we're relying on a poster campaign by children to try and maintain a clean and welcoming local environment.
It's noticeable that in recent months and years in Barnet the amount of fly-tipping and general litter-dropping has increased considerably and while much of the blame for this should undoubtedly rest with the individuals who think it's acceptable to chuck their rubbish into the street, it's also true that the gradual withdrawal of public services under the ridiculous banner of 'austerity' has allowed the problem to increase.
It saddens me to accept the reality that we have gone backwards in Barnet and now live in a town where homelessness and rough sleeping is rife and rubbish and detritus lines every street. ”