Other key findings from the report include:
- Only one local authority out of almost 350 was considered to have 'good' levels of litter
- 87% of London boroughs have unsatisfactory levels of litter
- Every local authority in the North West has unacceptable litter levels
Peter said, "There is an urgent need to improve the quality of our shared spaces and bear down on the litter louts before an eyesore becomes a much more serious problem."
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Extra £2m committed to filling potholes
Severe winters and record wet weather have led to more potholes in local roads, which is bad news for road users and their vehicles.
Investment in river transport
Following a concerted five year campaign to expand river transport Thamesfield Councillors Rosemary Torrington, Mike Ryder and Jim Maddan are delighted that Thames Clippers are to operate the river bus service from April...Victory in campaign to ban street drinking
Local Conservative Councillor Jenny Nickels has finally won a three year fight to tackle anti-social street drinking.
Jubilee Bridge gets huge local support
A proposal for a new foot/cycle bridge that will provide a much needed link across the Thames between Battersea and Fulham has been submitted to Wandsworth Council for full planning permission...Community rally against Heathrow Airport expansion
Justine Greening MP will join Zac Goldsmith MP, the Mayor of London, and Council leaders at a rally on Saturday 27th April 2013 to oppose any expansion at Heathrow Airport...
Peter Ainsworth has described a report on levels of litter in England as "depressing."
The survey found that over half of England is blighted by unsatisfactory levels of litter - and the Shadow Environment Secretary stressed that this raised "fresh questions" over DEFRA's attempts to address the problem: "The appalling fact that more than half of England is blighted by unsatisfactory levels of litter demands a renewed effort from the Government and local authorities."
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