coalakid

Couldn‘t agree more. Anyone who has the space and can reasonably keep bins within their property but choses to obstruct the pavement is inconsiderate and plain lazy. Sadly, it seems the council is pretty useless in addressing this issue, but would be an issue to raise with the local MP to help push through and reinstate fine enforcement again. Did you not read any of the above replies? What if the bins are left on the street by the bin men whilst you’re at work or away for a few days…? There are various valid reasons. Please don’t be so shortsighted. I think it is obvious posters are referring to bins left out on a permanent basis, not for a day or a few weeks while on holiday. And what if the bins are left on the street by the bin men - bring them back inside your property boundaries when you next pass them. Simple.

I wonder how much plastic waste they generate on a daily basis. Suspect it's obscene amounts. Even non-takeaway juices are served in plastic (plus plastic lid and plastic straw)!

Christopher?s now the only decent real local bakery left (and best for croissants!)

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Bee question - we've been noticing what I assume are bees appear every so often on the same spot holding on to the fabric blind of a window in our living room . It is always there nowhere else. One insect every couple couple of weeks. To my layman eye some I would think are bees (like the latest arrival discovered this evening, which I snapped a photo of) others look like a bee but are almost completely black. We very rarely open that particular window - could they be hibernating somewhere indoors? In case they are bees I try to offer a drop of sugar water and let them out in the morning, but am now just curious where they are coming from... Any insights from bee experts appreciated!