After the vandalised brickwork at the Carmel Webb Memorial Garden on Scott Avenue was fixed last week, I again raised with the police the need for enhanced security in this area. I hope to report back soon on this matter.

Last year, we were able to to implement some measures to help with security such as lowering the height of the hedge. I also got a new litter bin installed to encourage people not to litter. This year, after the fence around the hedge was damaged again, I agreed with council staff that we would remove this. It was in a poor state of repair in many places and was costing us money to replace each time it was broken, so this was a good solution.

After last week I have also asked for the graffiti on the bench to be cleaned up, and the council have passed this to their streetcare partner Amey to be done.

The garden deserves to be well-maintained so that people can enjoy it. I hope we can keep it looking good.