News Keep Cowes clean demands trader “We are a major tourist destination, but we’re treated like a third world country". by . Published October 04, 2022 Link copied! Copy failed! After AusNet recently had the cypress trees trimmed in Thompson Avenue, it took almost a week for the fallen branches to be removed. Council said mechanical failure had impacted the street sweeping schedule in recent months. Updated September 05, 2025 9:56 am | 7 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!