Whitton councillors are keen to ensure the town does not get forgotten as a month of rugby kicks off at Twickenham next month.

With more than 400,000 people expected to attend five matches, they are calling for the RFU to ensure all facilities are in place to keep Whitton safe and clean.

Councillor John Coombs said: "With more and more rugby fans using Whitton station to get to Twickenham stadium, it is imperative that the RFU doesn’t neglect Whitton when it comes to making sure the right facilities are in place.

"There is always a lack of toilet facilities and staff at Whitton station in the run up to the games and, importantly, as rugby fans leave the ground once the game is over.

"Local residents are always left cleaning up the mess, including people urinating in driveways and on the grass at the station."