Council questions people’s civic pride

Local News, News | Published: June 23, 2019 | Last Updated: June 23, 2019 | By Repeka Nasiko

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Rubbish left behind by festival goers after the Fiji Airways Farmers Carnival at Lautoka’s Churchill Park. Picture: REPEKA NASIKO

COUNCIL workers slaved away under the hot Lautoka weather today cleaning up the Churchill Park after the Farmers Carnival last night.

Plastic, empty bottles and left over takeaway packs were left strewn across the field where less than 12 hours ago was packed with people attending the final night of the 2019 Fiji Airways Farmers Carnival.

The eye sore has left members of the Lautoka City Council questioning people’s civic pride.

LCC CEO Jone Nakauvadra said it was problem that continued to plaque the council each year.

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