Traffic, seagulls and the cost of parking were among the issues discussed at a high profile conference in Bath.
The second Bath City Conference took place at the Guildhall, and was designed to give people the chance to have their say on the challenges facing the area.
The suggestions made at the event - which was conceived because the city does not have its own parish-level council - will be used to shape civic projects.
It was organised by Bath and North East Council, whose leader Councillor Paul Crossley said: "This was an excellent opportunity for people to engage in the future of their community. The council developed an exciting range of talks and presentations to inform and raise awareness of how we are working with local communities and partners to make our area the place to live, work, and visit in the UK."
Visitors to the conference were asked for their opinions on the city, what they value, and what they think could be improved.
They were invited to write their thoughts on post-it notes, which were then added to A4 sheets of paper under the right heading.
These ideas will help the council and the Bath Business Improvement District to set priorities for 2013/14.
BID project manager Les Redwood said: "We want to work with people, to hear their views on Bath and find out what they think could be improved.
"This will help us to come up with projects for 2013/14.
"It is interesting to find out exactly what people think about Bath, both the good and the bad."
Elaine Rees, from Lansdown, was one of the people keen to share her views at the event.
She said: "I think the main problem in Bath is the rubbish, and the seagulls that spread it everywhere.
"Bath is a really beautiful city, and it is such a shame that this happens.
"I know seagulls are the problem, and I hope that the council will be able to come up with a solution to deal with them."
David Smart from Corsham, visited the conference to talk about the issue of parking.
He said: "I am really put off coming into the city because of the high parking prices, and the lack of places to park for free. I think businesses will suffer, especially independent restaurants and coffee shops."
On Twitter, Ben Stevens said: "Great work by and for #theriverregenerationtrust today @BathConf2013 - made a real impact."
Cathrine Svendsen said: "The #SocialMedia geek in me was quite excited to see this tweet + text wall in the Guildhall! @BathConf2013."
Adam Reynolds responded to a plea for ideas at the conference by calling for "high quality segregated cycle routes from east to west Bath."
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