According to the Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2059129/Government-cover-up-over-axed-bin-collections.html)Parlaimentary questions tabled by the Conservatives have forced the Government to reveal the findings of a £27,000 study that warned of increased health risks from rats, flies and seagulls if rubbish collections were reduced in frequency. The report found that vermin and insects could be "encouraged into the home environment" as a result of fortnightly collections. (Hat tip to Conservative Home for highlighting this.)
This is yet another reason why Tandridge continues to provide the much valued back-door weekly collection for local residents, despite this being more expensive than a fortnightly curbside scheme. In terms of service delivery this is the biggest gap between us and the Lib Dem Group - who would like to scrap the current arrangments, but going from last months local election results its clear where voters' support lies.
