Residents shouldn't be fly tipping in the alley, the council have a rubbish collection service for larger items and are strapped for cash as it is without having to deal with that. I suspect the problem is that many of the homes are rented and the landlords don't give a toss about the aesthetic appeal of the area.

I agree - if you've seen the 'gardens' I refer to I don't think it would take much proving.

I think you're not far off the mark there!

I'm certain of it. I've heard tales of one landlord in particular, a nasty character well known to the council.

I moved in with a buddy on Catherine St 30 years ago and I have never seen anything like it in a property, wanted condemning.