Labour's New Bin Rules Could Lead to Rotting Rubbish and Soaring Council Tax Bills

Labour scraps Tory plans for fortnightly rubbish collections

Ministers have quietly axed Tory plans to ensure fortnightly rubbish collections, opening the door to three-weekly or even monthly pickups. The scrapped proposals aimed to prevent bad smells and vermin by setting a "minimum backstop" for councils to follow.

Households face potential 5% council tax hike

Households could be hit with a 5% council tax hike, with bills set to soar by an average of £109. This comes as Labour's new guidance allows councils to set their own schedules for bin collections, with leaked plans proposing monthly pickups in some areas.

New rules aim to simplify recycling

Labour defends their new rules, stating that the changes will simplify recycling and reduce the burden on households. The shake-up includes councils providing up to four bins per house as a default to separate waste, aiming to streamline the recycling process.