Thanks to everyone who responded to the short survey. In all 12 people responded which, while not sufficiently large a sample to give statistically valid results, does resonate with my own understanding of the concerns in and around Strathbungo.

Litter, fly tipping and dog poo (maybe I should have separated these out) came out as the main concern with 10 of the 12 respondents noting it was a concern of theirs. Certainly it is difficult to walk around Strathbungo on any given day without seeing someone’s rubbish dumped in the street awaiting a council upload. And the few bins we have in Strathbungo are invariably overflowing.

The second main concern was the broken pavements and pot holes which appear to puncture the streets with alarming regularity – most notably along the tyre tracks running down the middle of the Squares. With the Squares dependent on street parking it would be problematic to resurface the road – but a job to do in the coming couple of years I imagine.

Parking and bad driving came in third and forth respectively which again is no surprise. I have no doubt that finding a parking spot close to your place is a faf not helped by vans and other large vehicles parked on both sides of the street leaving you inches either side of your wing mirrors to get by. Some muppets appear not to really understand that this is a residential neighbourhood and whiz through at breakneck speeds.

Otherwise a few of you (three) were concerned with the poor state of the back lanes and building work in violation of planning regulations (three). Only one or two respondents were concerned with vandalism, anti-social behaviour, crime, poor council services or a weak sense of community spirit. Only one person added a concern in the ‘other’ box – bin raking.

Thanks again for those who responded.