The ludicrous continues. Scarborough have used H&S guidelines to save themselves money and allow an increase in their salaries next year. Councils have now cottoned onto the fact that you can ban virtually anything under H&S thereby avoiding their responsibilities and increasing available funds for salaries.

The same with recycling. Your council makes a profit on recycling which goes into the coffers for their pay and if you don't follow they can fine you increasing the amount available for their salaries.

Remember all of this when it's time to vote, BUT also do not vote for any councillor who is not prepared to reduce staffing by 15%. Ask them. E-mail them. Write to them.