Reader views on state of city

Here is a selection of your latest comments on the city’s litter problem posted to our Facebook page:

Sunderland has always had a litter problem – it’s about personal responsibility and education by parents on what is right and wrong.

Unfortunately I’ve seen adults walk past litter bins and still throw their litter on the ground.

It’s just down to lazy people, when I was younger I was told by my parents if you have sweets or anything with a wrapper and there is no bins to put it in. TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME, don’t throw it in the streets.

There are an awful lot of slovenly adults who are just as guilty of littering. I’m really pleased this issue is coming to the attention of local people, and hopefully more like minded people will realise what a serious issue this is.

It’s easier to blame the council than take your litter home.

Just put ya litter in the bin, SIMPLE.

The Sunderland Echo has launched its Clean Streets campaign and we want YOU to get involved in helping to make Sunderland smarter. We’re calling on everyone who has Sunderland at heart to help make the city a smarter place in which to live, work, study and socialise. Here’s how you can help:

Know a litter/rubbish blackspot? Send us in your pictures – either via our Facebook and Twitter pages or email them to echo. news@northeast-press. co.uk

Businesses, schools, community groups – are you involved in clean-up projects in your communities? Let us know either through the same channels or call the Echo newsdesk on 0191 501 7326.