I AM active locally on the subject of litter, which I think is an increasing problem blighting urban streets and our countryside.

I travel to Glasgow frequently; I was born in the city. I am able to walk in the city centre and in some of the streets just off the centre, most recently my observations are Charing Cross and Paisley Road. I do not think that these areas are exclusive in their evidence of the problem, which I believe is major and extensive throughout the city.

How can we promote the city to visitors with pride when people are paddling through litter and dog excrement if they walk on the pavements? If you do not have a car you are condemned to do this daily.

Glasgow used to be a proud city so how is it acceptable to allow this problem to continue and not voice anger and outrage on the subject?

Littering is a crime and it is an anti-social behaviour. If tolerated it becomes a norm and I observe many signs in Glasgow and elsewhere that this is becoming something we are blind to.

When we read media articles about fly-tipping there is little focus on littering. The police do not have the problem as a target and the local authorities do not have money to cover policing or education on this subject. No public outrage is expressed.

How will we redress some of the really important issues to do with health, education or national security when we have lost our self-pride?

Bruce Taylor,

17 Prince Henrys Close, Evesham.