Many people demand the removal of trees because they shade their houses and the autumn leaves are a nuisance. I love trees and think we should put up with the inconvenience in return for their beauty and environmental value but more will be doomed because councils have stopped sweeping the streets.
Pavements here are half-covered with weeds, leaves and litter and the drain gratings are blocked. Where a tree leans over the road the pavements are impassable with sodden leaves.
Will we ever get back any of the council services we have lost?
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.
I've got another 'keen'... Ouch!
Well Labour’s “patriotism” didn’t last very long, did it? 🇬🇧