The streets of Sussex are stained with filth and the area has some of the smelliest toilets in England, campaigners said today.
These are the views of Brighton-based environment group Encams in a new report.
It says pavements are being blocked by anything from cafe tables to builders' rubble causing difficulties for wheelchair users and people pushing prams.
The region has some of the worst bins too.
Angela Howard, Encams regional director for the South-East, said: "These are all problems that give a poor impression of the region to visitors, as well as degrading the quality of the local environment for residents.
"However, as individuals we must accept responsibility too."
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