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Following the thread on 'filthy streets', I walked down Castle Street yesterday and was very surprised at the state of some of the properties and surrounds. Empty property near corner of Russell Street, has woodwork falling off. Generally the 'cellar' areas in many properties, visible from the street are very untidy, littered, tall weeds and in a general state of complete neglect and seem to provide a receptacle for rubbish.
I must say I did admire the beautiful hanging baskets - the one bright part of the street, and the lovely display in Jenni's bridal shop, which were outstanding.
I cannot understand why most of the Georgian, listed properties can be treated in this way and no action is taken to remedy the disgraceful appearance of steps, paths, paintwork, windows, cellar windows.
Yesterday there was also household (food) rubbish on pavements where gulls had obviously had a go at bags, definitely not nice for residents and importantly, visitors to our historic town and port.
In the 40 years I have lived down here I have never seen it looking so bad.
