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Feb 2022
Calls to relocate litter bins in Ripon
An audit of litter bins is being conducted in Ripon to ensure they are more evenly spread out.
Once the audit is complete, Harrogate Borough Council will be asked to relocate some of the city's bins to areas of greater footfall.
Councillors at last week's full Ripon City Council meeting said that while some areas are well served with bins for rubbish and dog waste, there is a dearth of them in other parts of Ripon.
Councillor Stephen Craggs, who is carrying out the city-wide audit to pinpoint the location of bins, said:
Clotherholme Road, one of the principal walking routes for students going to Outwood Academy and Ripon Grammar, has a shortage of litter bins
He added:
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Council leader Andrew Williams, who has received complaints about the lack of litter bins from residents in his ward, agrees with Cllr Craggs.
He said:
Councillors have been asked to come forward with details of any lack of litter and dog waste bins in the areas of the city that they represent, so that recommendations for relocation of existing bins can be put forward to Harrogate Borough Council.
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