I AM quick to criticise the council, so I am happy to eat humble pie this week.

I had occasion to walk round South Bank this week and was pleasantly surprised at how clean and litter-free the streets and roads are.

Several people told me it was all due to Clive the council street cleaner. Well done, Clive – long may you continue to make life more pleasant for so many people.

Barry Rennison, Copmanthorpe, York.