There were reports last week that the Kingsteps car park was in a bit of a mess with litter and doggie poo baggies everywhere. There's been a bit of a makeover however.
All nice and tidy at Kingsteps Car park today. Thank you and well done TECs yfrog.com/h7wovdtj
— Provost Liz McDonald (@Liz_Nairn) January 15, 2013
Gurnites may have read a letter in the Nairnshire this week from Iain Thomson who referred to the anti-social behaviour of some dog owners who leave jobbies and even jobbies in baggies lying around. He stated:
"At present, there are over 40 of these vile bags in the immediate area of the carpark. It is a disgusting practice, offensive to others, perpetrated by those who give all dog owners a bad name."
Mr Thomson sees CCTV as a solution: "If access is to continue, Highland Council should consider installing CCTV to monitor the carpark area with the determined intention of prosecuting those who behave in a manner so contemptuous of the rest of us."
Mr Thomson sees CCTV as a solution: "If access is to continue, Highland Council should consider installing CCTV to monitor the carpark area with the determined intention of prosecuting those who behave in a manner so contemptuous of the rest of us."
The editor of the Nairnshire points out that he understands that the council have installed refuse bins at the Kingsteps car park. On Wednesday night are the River CC meeting Liz stated: "We're going to put the bin back down, that was removed because residents wanted it removed but I think it should be left there until we found out the final outcome of this court case."
It is entirely obvious to this observer that the users of the carpark did not understand why the bin was taken away and in an a gesture, similar to putting two fingers up, to whoever removed it they showed their disapproval for by placing rubbish, including doo poo baggies, in the spot where a bin once stood. Perhaps then CCTV soon and what about a hidden speaker in the bushes? "Winston Smith pick up that dog poo!."
An image of a cleaned up carpark has been posted by Liz on twitter here.
An image of a cleaned up carpark has been posted by Liz on twitter here.
5 comments:
Winston Smith wishes it to be known to Gurn readers that he does not leave dog poo lying around the place and hasn't even got a dog. Slight of character if you ask me
Ive only been there once and its disgusting. Who pays for the CCTV to monitor dog owners? The same people who had to pay TECS to clean up after them!
No wonder Brodie wants a gate, if people willingly abuse the privilege, lock it up. Wonder what Liz would say if the mess was left on her land?
"It is entirely obvious to this observer that the users of the carpark did not understand why the bin was taken away and in an a gesture, similar to putting two fingers up, to whoever removed it they showed their disapproval for by placing rubbish, including doo poo baggies, in the spot where a bin once stood"
It is entirely obvious to this observer that we should hope that these dogs owners don't follow the same mantra should the council choose to close any public toilets......
There is no excuse;bin or no bin. Bag it and take it home.......
Thanks for that Winston - have they arrived with the latest delivery of Victory Gin yet?
I walked along the river and the prom at the weekend and couldn't believe the amount of dog mess on the paths. If this were human excrement there would be an absolute outcry with health warning issued etc, but seemingly because it originates from our four legged friends it's OK
We just seem to go around in circles complaining about dog mess with mumblings about irresponsible owners but no action is ever taken. Why not? At least Brodie of Brodie tried to do something, good for him
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