Leeds Council Prioritising Bin Collection Based Upon Most Complaints Per Post Code

Added: (Thu Oct 29 2009)

Pressbox (Press Release) - With the Leeds bin strike now into its 8th week, frustration at the seemingly random nature of the collection service is rising. Speculation over how Leeds City Council are determining which areas need their rubbish to be collected has lead to the many questioning the rubbish collectors on their rounds and angry calls to the council. It is rumoured that rather than taking the time to assess the areas on the basis of need Leeds City Council are actually relying upon complaint volumes received to determine local need, the theory being that those most in need will complain the most and this will act as a natural barometer for the council. However this would seem to be a high risk tactic for the council to take and raises serious questions about the fairness of their policy. Leeds City Council has not commented.

Complaints to Leeds city council can be registered via phone on: 0113 222 4444 or 0113 222 4406 or via their website at : http://www.leeds.gov.uk/Do_It_Online/Contact_us/Complaints_and_compliments_to_Leeds_City_Council__online_form.aspx