Do you tut-tut at the degradation of your surroundings? A couple of years back (it seems), English Heritage launched the Save our Streets campaign and urged people to take an interest in their environment and record the state of our streets, lighting and signage. If only this campaign was promoted more widely and the results recorded. Are the streets near you scarred with bad repairs, usually with poor quality tarmac? Are they filthy with stains, chewing gum and rotting cigarette butts? Are they obstructed by wheely bins or badly parked cars? Are the signs broken or graffitied? Are there too many street lights? Too bright? Too dark?
Conduct a street audit near you and send it to your local councillor. They are elected by you and therefore have a responsibility to take note of your concerns. Find out who your local councillor is by searching according to your postcode at www.upmystreet.com.