MAY I ask for prayers for a mild winter?
Wing and a prayer proposals to make Richmondshire District Council bin crews work longer hours depend heavily on the sustained good health of the staff and non threatening weather conditions and road surfaces, which North Yorkshire County Council, itself making cutbacks, sometimes reluctantly grits.
The intended new regime is to begin in November, which is the worst time of the year.
More than sadly, a vote for a re-think by the numerous new district councillors was defeated, so if there are problems with bin collections and re-cycling, do not be surprised. The crews will do their best, but is Richmondshire District Council doing its best for the bin crews?
CllrTony Pelton, Catterick Village
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