KEEPING Glasgow clean is everyone's responsibility and every method must be used to drive the message home.

The Clean Glasgow campaign Neighbourhood Charters are a high-profile way of doing that.

But they won't be successful unless they're backed up by punitive action where necessary.

Although it's the city centre and areas like Kelvingrove that attract publicity when they're litter-strewn, local communities suffer even more.

Whether it's burned out cars, fly-tipping, graffiti, discarded syringes or anything else, too many neighbourhoods look like dumping grounds.

That is dispiriting for decent people but they can take heart from the clean-up squads about to hit their communities.

They can also do themselves a favour by turning out to help.

This is a chance for them to reclaim their streets and parks and take pride in their area.

And any louts who continue to flout the law should be hit with on the spot fines or, where necessary, taken to court. Stylish city must fight for image

LIVING in the UK's best shopping centre outside London, it's no wonder women in Glasgow spend so much on fashion.

People in Glasgow have always been very fashion-conscious and they're well-served by designer boutiques and top stores.

Glasgow, as its slogan says, is Scotland with Style but it must fight hard to retain that image.

It must stay attractive for big brand names so the city benefits from the trade they generate and shoppers get what they want.