Last Thursday afternoon I reported fly-tipping at Testos. By Sunday morning it was gone.

I don’t know whether any of my readers have downloaded “Looking Local” onto their iPhone or android (don’t let on if you don’t know what I’m talking about) but I can only sing its praises.

It lets you take a photo of the problem, pin its location, and desptach it to Neighbourhood Services in a matter of seconds. It’s free to download and makes it much more likely that you’ll actually report a problem than if you have to note it down and remember to do something with your note when you get home.

If you have used Looking Local, let me know what response you’ve had. Mine hasn’t always been as quick as in this example, but I genuinely believe it’s improving my productivity as a local councillor.