PAUL Sobczyk, of MHDC, needs to be put in touch with reality concerning the rubbish factor in our environment.

In general, people in the country do not take their litter home, so litter bins should be provided even on residential streets. This will not totally solve the problem, mainly because of the lack of consideration shown these days but it would help. Frankly, I am ashamed of people's attitude in this country on the subject compared to other countries. So, I suggest Paul Sobczyk take time out to see for himself.

Dog excrement, frequently commented on, pales into insignificance compared with other environmental problems.

M J LANE, Brotheridge Green, Hanley Castle.