A RECENT survey reveals that the public would prefer councils to put more resources into tackling litter and graffiti rather than busy themselves with racial awareness and counselling schemes.

I'm one of those people who would say "amen to that!"

The Easter holiday arrived and the streets of our city were buzzing, not only with shoppers, but with the flies that are descending on to half-eaten fast food and other unmentionable waste which can be found in public areas.

The hard-pressed council cleansing service which has to clear up after litter bugs must feel they're fighting a losing battle.

The Duckworth Trust volunteers, who have been doing a superb job eradicating the graffiti and litter in the city, must feel somewhat deflated when they see what's left behind after weekend shoppers.

The rubbish left outside the Shire Hall by skateboarders at the end of some weekends is a disgrace.

Is it not time for the City of Worcester to appoint litter wardens with the power to arrest these offenders?

Well-publicised prosecutions with heavy fines - I'll draw the line at public flogging! - would put the spotlight on the problem and hopefully get the "Keep Worcester Tidy" message across to everyone, young and old.

PETER LEA,

Hamilton House,

Hamilton Square,

Easy Row,

Worcester .