The decision not to fill 40% of York’s “self help” salt bins this winter will be under scrutiny at a meeting being held on 15th October.
Residents can register to speak at the meeting full details of which can be found here http://tinyurl.com/Salt-bin-appeal
The controversial decision – taken by a rookie Labour Councillor – has been “called in” for review by LibDem Councillors.
They argue that the decision should be changed because:
• The plans would see overall salt bin provision in York fall from around 369 full bins to around 199. In a bad winter this cut will have a significant and detrimental impact.
• The report states that a thorough review of salt bin locations will be undertaken for the winter of 2013/14. It therefore seems irrational to withdraw the bin provision before this review has taken place and without thoroughly consulting residents or local councillors. The mistakes made over the removal of 1-in-4 of York’s dog and litter bins seem to be being repeated.