IT did not need a survey to work out that Bolton's dirty streets are getting dirtier. A walk around the town reveals the extent of the problem.

Bolton Council are stepping up their street sweeping programme in the worst areas. Is it too much to hope that the anti-social people who discard rubbish and allow their dogs to foul parks and pavements will take notice and resolve to improve as well?

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