You can't help but notice the large yellow illuminated sign on the pavement opposite Jempson’s car park in Rye. However, if you were travelling from Ferry Road towards the Udimore Road you may not see the flashing messages, given the angle of the sign.
I contacted Rye Town Council who shared the same opinion that the sign may have been put there in readiness for the impending road closures covered by Rye News in last week's edition but Rye News is trying to get more information. For anyone who hasn't seen them, the messages on the loop are quite clear and have been met with a mixed reaction. They are currently displaying:
- Don’t drop cigarette butts
- Fixed penalty notices 100-150 served
- Please take your litter home
- Please help keep Rye clean
- Clean up after your dog
What do you think? There seems to be two opposing viewpoints so far: are they just what we need and give a powerful warning or are they a bit over the top and might adversely effect how visitors perceive Rye to be?
Over to you.
