Merton's roads cleaner than ever, survey finds (From This Is Local London)

Merton's roads cleaner than ever, survey finds

5:14pm Wednesday 8th September 2010 in

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Merton’s roads are cleaner than ever according to the latest audit of street cleanliness in the borough.

An increased number of enforcement officers issuing littering fines are cited as one reason why 88 per cent of streets now meet a clean standard, compared to 64 per cent a year ago.

Additional investment has also seen dual litter bins installed across the borough, encouraging people to not only bin but recycle their rubbish, while new road sweeping equipment will be introduced next year.

Merton Council Cabinet Member for Performance and Implementation, Councillor Mark Betteridge, said: "These are encouraging signs but we know, and residents know, that there is still much more work to be done. It is clear that many local people have been unhappy with the cleanliness of our local area.”