Bohemia Village Voice

Roderick Osborne writes (Nov 2008)

Dear Sir, the Council seems to be seeking improvements to our environment by education and persuasion. Don’t they realise that communal bins are an environmental eyesore? Black communal bins are extremely ugly  and to install them is a retrograde step not in keeping with the improved appearance of local streets. Cornfield Terrace is narrow and thus not well suited for communal bins. Parking is already a problem and communal bins will make it worse.

If they are emptied only weekly, flies, smells and wasps will be a nuisance, especially if you are unlucky enough to have a bin outside your house. Will the bins be cleaned thoroughly and regularly? People will be sure to use the bins for household goods rather than make the trip to the Bulverhythe tip. And if the item is large, it will be left by the side of the bin. Communal bins will provide anonymity for the irresponsible. If we have to have these bins, can they not be an attractive piece of street furniture – and can they be emptied daily.

Would our councillors like a bin situated three or four feet from their front door?

Roderick Osborne, Cornfield Terrace.