The City's streets of Leicester, the morning after England’s win

If you happen to walk the City's streets in the early mornings, this is what you'll see.

Takeout packaging and uneaten food were scattered across the streets; these pictures were taken in the Market Street area of the city this morning around 6 a.m.

Restaurant and takeaway owners should be required to fulfill their social and environmental responsibilities by cleaning the area outside their establishments, rather than depending on the City Council's street cleaning teams.

In today’s urban landscapes, the role of restaurant and takeaway owners extends beyond merely serving food; they are integral to the community’s social fabric and environmental health. It is essential that these business proprietors recognise the importance of fulfilling their social and environmental responsibilities, particularly when it comes to maintaining the cleanliness of the areas surrounding their establishments.

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Pictures taken by Leicester Media Online

Sunday 12th July 2026