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Lib Dems slam Reading Labour’s failed bulky waste policy
28 April 2008
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Reading Lib Dems have pledged to put fairness first in the imminent review of Labour-run Reading Borough Council’s policy of charging for bulky waste items saying that it has led to a big increase in flytipping in the Borough.
Labour-run Reading Borough Council introduced the scheme in 2003 without consulting local residents.
At the Council's February budget meeting Liberal Democrats got an amendment passed unanimously to review Council fees and charges, and were explicit that bulky waste was an area ripe for a rethink.
Under Labour, householders are charged a massive £22 for collection of up to five items, increasing to £28 for 6 items or more. The charge is levied for those of working age, regardless of income.
Cllr Gareth Epps, Katesgrove Councillor and environment spokesman for the Lib Dems on Reading Borough Council said:
“For many elderly residents, families, and those on low incomes, the Council’s bulky waste collection service is too expensive. Lib Dem Councils such as Liverpool have abandoned charging in favour of free collections. Large items are repaired and sold on at a reduced price for sale to those on low incomes. This would help cut flytipping and be fairer on residents."
Katesgrove Lib Dem campaigner, Warren Swaine, who is standing in Thursday’s election is keen to see the policy reviewed
“ I only have to walk down my street to see dumped sofas and fridges which are the direct result of this policy. The Council must stop fleecing residents and leaving those who cannot afford to pay no alternative but to leave their waste. Lib Dem policy would be to scrap the scheme"
Editors Note
The photograph (above) shows Cllr Gareth Epps and by a dumped sofa on Mount Pleasant in Katesgrove
1. Details of RBC’s current policy can be found here: Waste & Recycling Policies (sorry about this but true to form the RBC link dosn't work, I'll update it as soon as I find one that does!)
2. Details of Lib Dem controlled Liverpool City Council’s ‘Bulky Bob’ scheme can be found here: Bulky Bob
3. Background article about the scheme from 2004: A Right Dump
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