| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:bump n/m | |
| Posted by: | Paul Pryce | |
| Date/Time: | 25/11/14 15:47:00 |
| Dan, When I walk to work on bin day I can see how much rubbish people leave out and there are many properties with more rubbish than would fit in the recently supplied wheelie bins. I don't know what is inside the bags but I'd be surprised if there wasn't a significant amount that could be recycled. Aside from the reduction in volume of general waste there will be an end to walking along pavements strewn with burst black bin bags that foxes and rats have been feasting on. This will be a very significant benefit. As more than half of local authorities in the country have introduced wheelie bins LBH have clearly not done this on a whim. They have weighed up the pros and cons and decided that this is the best way to manage things in a time of increasingly restricted budgets. When someone in authority makes a decision that you don't agree with it doesn't necessarily mean they are a liar or wasting money or that there is some over-arching conspiracy to stop you getting what you want. You may not think politeness will get you anywhere but there is no harm in trying. If a strong case can be made for the cancellation of the introduction of wheelie bins in certain streets it is more likely that a person not smarting from a stream of insults will decide in your favour. The Council are not going to exempt streets because the residents make a lot of noise, start petitions or get themselves on the telly. They may change their mind if they can be shown a convincing argument. I would ask (politely) for the criteria used to choose the streets to which wheelie bins were introduced and for a list of all streets in the borough that have been exempted. If you can show that policy has been followed inconsistently you will allow Hounslow to amend implementation without needing to conduct a total review of the policy. |