The first signs of spring can clearly be seen in my garden. The snowdrops and crocuses beside my garden path are busting into bloom and it’s still the first week of February. As it was such a wonderful day I decided to take a trip over to Marlow to give my car a run.

Motoring down Marlow Road with the wonderful countryside rushing by made me realise how lucky we are to be in Buckinghamshire. Within a few minutes my car was travelling down West Street. I could not help but notice how clean and tidy Marlow was. The pavements were spotless and the small traditional shops were well kept and busy with crowds of shoppers. The people walking around were all smartly dressed indeed even the youngsters were nicely dressed in normal clothes.

Upon return to Wycombe I decided to do some shopping in the town centre. I was walking along minding my own business when to my horror I noticed a rough, unshaven, unkempt man staggering towards me holding a tin of beer in his hand. He was obviously intoxicated. His presence made me feel uneasy so I quickened my pace in the hope of passing by without trouble.

Once in the High Street I looked down and was surprised at the amount of chewing gum stuck to the pavement. On closer inspection there appeared to be chewing gum on most of the pavements in the town centre. The various gangs of youngsters that passed me were mostly wearing hooded tops and several were using very rude swear words in their conversation to each other.

What a difference between the two towns. One is well kept and spotless with well mannered children while the other has filthy pavements, drunks staggering along the streets and gangs of hooded children swearing openly. So what’s the difference? They are both under the control of the same District Council and they are both policed by the same police force. If Marlow can be kept looking so nice why can’t the same be done for Wycombe?
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