Online voices

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Unrepentant council bosses have heralded the start of new crackdown on litter louts and flytippers by unveiling a series of hard-hitting posters.

Doreen Hammond: Then the tippers will laugh and continue to mess the place. Need stronger measures.

Tony Isles: You got to try something different. Saying "please" hasn't worked, but think heavier persuading tactics are required.

Hadson Coates: I bet this has got the fly tippers shaking in their shoes.

Christine Arceri: Worth a try - the current situation is unacceptable.

Elaine Johnson: I think it's great. However I am sure the pc brigade will have something to say about it.

Joan Boddy: I agree, sumone sumwhere while find sumthing wrong with them but wudnt need them at all if they cleaned their mess anyway.

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Free parking times and deals on charges are being introduced in Sunderland to help boost the city’s economy after it was ravaged by the coronavirus crisis.

Jack Reid: Where I live, every Council Tax Payer has free parking in all of the Council Cat Parks from 11am to closing time except for July and August. Second car costs £20 per year. Works well here.

Jim Tansey: It could be free all day and I still wouldn't be tempted. Queuing everywhere ain't fun.

Brian Fulcher-Blige: I always park outside the quayside exchange in Hendon. It's only a short walk from the town centre and it's free.

Jacob Dormer: Shops and businesses (few that are left) open 4 July, give everybody time to get used to going elsewhere and then kick off a few offers from August. Typical Sunderland Council. Why do people have to wait a month, if businesses open 4 July start the offers from the 4 July.