A new cleansing taskforce is expected to make inroads into tackling the litter and graffiti issues which have dogged Belfast city centre in recent months.
It follows a slew of complaints from businesses and the public about areas looking rundown and unattractive due to litter lying around, graffiti sprayed all over them or in some cases rats roaming the streets.
Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said it was important to get the issue sorted to give the city the best chance of thriving.
