He stressed the importance of new litter-picking hubs throughout the city.
Glaswegians took to social media to criticise the community litter-picking stations now in place throughout the city that aim to encourage the public to clean up trash for free.
One person commented:"People shouldn't litter in the first instance but really beginning to wonder where ourAnother added:"Eh we pay council tax and have enough to do keeping our homes and gardens tidy. And running to the tip with excess waste." A third noted: “Pay council tax and then clean up for free. Aye very good. Try putting bins in the streets and parks in the first place."Glasgow City Council’s original post read: “Sixty-two community litter-picking hubs are now in place across Glasgow in locations including parks, schools and even Costa Coffee.But after the public outcry, the council updated the post to read:"We know litter is a hot topic, but there is absolutely no place for abuse on our channels.
"If you are found breaking our house rules, you will have your comments removed and will be banned from posting on our page. "We absolutely encourage healthy debate, but swearing, calling names and being abusive about/to staff will not be tolerated."
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