Guardian Camera Club: Stuart Grant on recession photography

Need Before Greed! Photograph: Stuart Grant/Flickr

Lights Out. Are the lights gradually going out on our local libraries due to severe cuts in public spending? Photograph: Stuart Grant/Flickr

Locked WC. This newish lock & chain keeps closed the old decaying gates of a public toilet. Many of these WC's are out of use due to cut backs Photograph: Stuart Grant/Flickr

All The Elements. London Councils are facing cuts to many service due to recession. This shot shows three elements that may see an increase on the streets of London. Graffiti vandalism - Fly-tipping - Overgrown weeds Photograph: Stuart Grant/Flickr

PUBlic Abandonment. The Victoria Public House. With so much character, its such a shame places like these struggle to survive Photograph: Stuart Grant/Flickr

Fact or Fiction. Came across this burnt out car circled with red and white tape on route to the gym. The question is, was it a genuine event or an act of fraud to make money in these difficult times? Photograph: Stuart Grant/Flickr