This year is one of the worst I've known for weeds across Cumberland. You have seen it raised in local news, but the council's response has only been to tell us what they're doing in Carlisle. Under Labour, Allerdale and Copeland have been sidelined.
We're used to much better across Copeland and Allerdale under Conservative administrations, and it feels very much like the basics have just been forgotten since all functions transferred to Labour controlled Cumberland Council earlier this year.
I'm determined to hold this council to account, making sure they deal with the basics before they become larger problems.
Please let me know of any areas in our community that are blighted by weeds, and please send pictures to andrew@andrew-johnson.co.uk.