Bring back park keepers

WE are frequently told that we are one of the richest countries in the world, yet despite our wealth in many areas of service to the general public, we appear to be going backwards.

By The Newsroom

Published 17th May 2007, 13:20 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:58 BST

When I think back to my youth, I remember many occupations and services that did so much to make daily living more pleasant and easier in simple ways.

Here are just a few services I am sure people would welcome back with open arms: park keepers, bus conductors, shops such as butchers and bakers, served by a smiling staff, regular postal delivery, railway posters, improved railway services where you have a seat and luggage space, usherettes, petrol attendants, police on the beat, road sweepers, telephone operators.

Dare I even suggest a weekly rubbish collection in all parts of this rich country?

We may have digital television, mobile telephones, CDs and DVDs but we have lost a great deal that made daily living a pleasure.

Gordon Hansell

Park Road

Worthing