TRAFFORD LABOUR’S £50 GARDEN WASTE FEE SPARKS OUTRAGE
Labour-run Trafford Council is facing a backlash over its decision to charge local residents £50 to have their green bin emptied. A reduction is available if you can pay on-line, if you’re not confident with a computer or don't have access to the internet or use a smart/mobile phone, you’ll end up paying more - we think this is unfair.
The move, which has ignited fierce criticism from residents and Conservative Councillors alike, adds yet another unfair financial burden on households, especially vulnerable groups.
Local residents have voiced concerns that the introduction of the green bin levy could lead to an increase in fly-tipping and garden waste burning, with many arguing that the fee unfairly targets those on fixed incomes, older residents and those with gardens.
Trafford's Conservative Councillors are concerned that Labour is for the seventh year running, planning to increase Council Tax and this time it's by 7.49%. Add to that the Mayoral precept, all this will see hundreds of pounds added to our council tax bill at a time when folk are already worried about their heating bills. With Labour's decision to remove the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance for thousands of pensioners, it seems that Labour's idea of "vote for change" is to make residents pay more for less.
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