Councils have knuckles rapped over 'backdoor' bin charging

摘要

Councils have been warned against charging "illegal stealth taxes" and the creation of waste container "monopolies" in a letter from local government minister Bob Neill and environment minister Lord Henley. The letter, which was sent to all local authorities and seen by MRW, states: "Councils cannot introduce 'backdoor' bin charging for mainstream waste collections or waste disposal. Such stealth taxes are not legal and are contrary to the policy direction of the new Government."