LITTER

There aren’t many towns the size of Amble with as many litter bins and yet we still have a litter problem! Maybe we should adopt the European way- no litter bins, everyone must take their litter home with strict enforcement of fines for dropping any litter. It’s doubtful how welcome that would be in Britain! Currently NCC are campaigning urging everyone to be more aware of the problem and are working closely with businesses so litter can be reduced. Whilst your Council is responsible for providing the bins, NCC still undertake to empty them. We have now finished relocating bins to the areas where it was felt they would be most useful as NCC do not have the manpower or capacity for the town to have any more. We are now beginning a programme of replacing old bins, some of which are in very poor condition. Starting in the centre of town, this will be a long process as each bin costs in the region of £700 plus delivery and installation costs. The new bins are made from recycled plastic with a wood look effect, so should be more robust and last longer. However please report any vandalism you see as every damaged bin is 1 less replacement elsewhere in the town.