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16/08/2013
Govt Publishes Guidance On 'Bin Blight'
The government is to publish new guidance for local councils in an attempt to clear Britain's streets of "unsightly bin clutter and ugly wheelie bins".
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles made the announcement regarding the government's commitment to tackle "bin blight."
The government will publish new proposals on housing design standards and practice guidance on planning that will require suitable provision to be made for proper waste storage in new homes.
The proposals would see bins "designed out" of new homes, so that they cannot be seen from the street.
This could include covert storage units or ensuring there is space for bins to be stored in backyards.
Eric Pickles said: "This government is standing up for hard-working people and getting rid of barmy bin policies which made families' lives hell. I want to make sure families get a proper rubbish and recycling collection service for the large amount of money they have to pay in Council Tax.
"For years badly-placed wheelie bins and the proliferation of multiple bins have created a blot on the landscape. In streets up and down the country, ugly bin clutter has ruined the street scene and the look of people's homes and gardens."
(IT/JP)
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles made the announcement regarding the government's commitment to tackle "bin blight."
The government will publish new proposals on housing design standards and practice guidance on planning that will require suitable provision to be made for proper waste storage in new homes.
The proposals would see bins "designed out" of new homes, so that they cannot be seen from the street.
This could include covert storage units or ensuring there is space for bins to be stored in backyards.
Eric Pickles said: "This government is standing up for hard-working people and getting rid of barmy bin policies which made families' lives hell. I want to make sure families get a proper rubbish and recycling collection service for the large amount of money they have to pay in Council Tax.
"For years badly-placed wheelie bins and the proliferation of multiple bins have created a blot on the landscape. In streets up and down the country, ugly bin clutter has ruined the street scene and the look of people's homes and gardens."
(IT/JP)
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