'Councils lack common sense' - Your Letters: January 30

Why is it councils seem to lack the most basic elements of common sense? 

I refer of course to the recent booking in systems.

I see, according to what I read in the Star, 27 January, that the policy has resulted in a 20 per cent increase of fly tipping and a reduction of visits. 

I have three questions to ask on the matter:

• Firstly, how much recyclable material which at present cannot be put in our bins is being lost because of these changes?
• Why didn't the council listen when they were told that the imposition of this system would result in exactly what is happening now?
• Will they reverse their costly decision?

I certainly won't hold my breath for an answer.

W I Huxley, Reabrook

GIVE US HELP TO PROTECT CHILDREN

The NSPCC aims to help children and young people here in the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire and to protect them from abuse and neglect.

But we rely on public fundraisers for the majority of our funding.

We know every single person’s contribution counts.

So this year, the NSPCC has launched the Partners In Business initiative, which means even the smallest businesses – from gardeners and florists to a ‘man with a van’ or a dog walker – can help us make a difference.

By signing up to raise vital funds, either with a one-off event or a full 12 months of challenges, you'll help us bring a local focus to national campaigns and ensure we can do all we can to support children and young people across the wider West Midlands region.

Raising £50 could help practitioners support a family for two hours, £500 could fund 22 hours of support via the NSPCC Helpline.

While £4,800 could recruit, train and support three new Childline volunteers to speak directly to young people in their darkest hours.

Businesses will receive fundraising advice and support from experts within the NSPCC, who will make sure organised fundraising activities are fun, inclusive and successful.

They’ll also receive regular updates on the charity’s work in the region, evidence of the impact of their efforts, and access to an online hub where they can download fundraising resources and assets to show their support as an NSPCC Partner In Business.

To find out more about Partners In Business go to nspcc.org.uk/support-us/partner-with-us/partners-business

Anita Hill, NSPCC West Midlands

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