I AM not an angler, but I do share the views of your correspondent, Mr Tim Hodgson 22.1.15, on the importance of keeping beaches, notably the ones in the Penarth area, free from litter.

He says that there is a lot less beach litter now than formerly, and I am sure that nearly all of your other readers will welcome this improvement, and feel duly grateful o those beach-wardens who remove the litter.

But I do not wish to become involved in any argument as to the relative responsibility of anglers, and, of dog owners (some dog owners, perhaps I should write) for the existence of this litter in the first instance.

It did occur to me that, though clean beaches are very important, most of us are much more exposed to litter on our streets, our pavements and in our back lanes (the latter can be a particular problem) than on beaches.

I read recently that the presence of a significant amount of litter in residential areas depresses the monetary value of houses in these areas. Those who might otherwise acquiesce in a certain amount of litter near their homes should sit up and take note of the potential financial loss in due cause, on the sale of their homes.

Street litter clearance by volunteer, there are a small number, could help in this connection.

Michael O’Neill

Penarth