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I have been saying this for ages. A good wash would do some of our buildings no end of good. This would happen if more people had some pride in the town. I had cause to be trundled round the town in an ambulance (don't ask) on Tuesday, and I thought that actually some parts of the town are quite attractive. Coming along Barton Road, with the Castle on the hill, the wide road, and the houses and gardens all looking cared for, you could believe you were in any county town. However, the "centre" such as it is, is dirty and downtrodden. I think partly this is because we do not actually have an identifiable centre any more.
When municipal buildings are filthy (I always bang on about the Magistrates' Court) how can you expect anything better from anyone else? River, Elms Vale, Temple Ewell, Kearsney Abbey, Bushy Ruff, etc are all beautiful places. London Road has many interesting and quirky little shops but unfortunately the overall
look is grotty. It really only needs every freeholder to do his or her bit towards keeping their property looking good. Cleanliness and tidyness do not cost that much!!