The Council’s enforcement team, which patrols by-laws on anti-social behaviour like littering, is to be enlarged.

From April 1st a new full-time post will be covering an extended weekend period, when the pressure in the city is highest.

“This is a great example of looking after – and improving – basic services even when resources are scarce” says Cllr Andrea Reiner.

“Combined with the big new programme of litter-bin replacements on our open spaces which also starts this year, this is excellent news.”