I witnessed office workers cleaning up rubbish around one of those large black bins in West Street, Brighton, the other morning. Good on them.

As the main road down to the beach, what a fine example to set for other residents.

We need to stick together, whatever the politics are. If the citizens of London can clean up their streets after the last riots, why can’t we?

Mr A Gumbrill, Chapel Mews, Hove

Walking along Queen’s Road from Brighton Station and seeing all the rubbish blowing around, I realised how we take for granted the excellent work our refuse collectors did before the strike.

One only has to look at the horrendous mess to realise what happens when rubbish goes uncollected. And they are supposed to accept less money? I believe they deserve a rise.

P Brookshaw, Overdown Rise, Portslade

The streets of Brighton are disgusting and a health and safety issue. They are completely littered, creating obstacles for disabled people.

This clean-up could cost more than the allowances affected and take months to complete.

Marie Mayne, Gloucester Street, Brighton

Every resident in Brighton and Hove should withhold their council tax this month. The litter is a disgrace and a health hazard. I have nearly fallen over it all, trying to dodge it on the footpaths.

Diane Marden, Lower Rock Gardens, Brighton

Seeing litter everywhere made me wonder why our green eco-city is generating all this rubbish in the first place.

I prepare meals from scratch for me and my cat Coco and we have very little to put out on bin day.

We fully support Cityclean’s actions.

Rollo Nicola, Ditchling Rise, Brighton