I have started a new section for these questions so they don’t get lost in the irrelevant, but hopefully entertaining, joust between myself and Anna on the previous article. Points and Comments from Brian Druce: 1. Park Cottage used to be collected on a Thursday in common with the rest of the village (with a [...]

I have now received some excellent clarification from Phil Merrick, Head of Community Services at Wychavon about the operation of the Bin Laws. (It almost restores my faith in local government!). Here is a summary of the guidance: 1. You do not have to label wheelie bins with the labels provided at all, it is [...]

I have heard a few concerns in the village about the introduction of the new Wheelie Bin Laws. I, like many, mistakenly believed that we paid the Council, through our taxes, to deal with our rubbish. That WE were the paying customers and THEY were our contractor who simply did a job for us ! [...]