I READ with interest the decision by Torfaen Council to prosecute litter bugs. I fully support the action taken, but I am opposed to the use of private contractors. Surely it would have been more beneficial to have funded the police to appoint additional Community Support Officers, who would undertake additional duties other than prosecuting litter bugs.
I also hope that the cabinet member responsible for waste collection is prosecuted for the mess left by his/her staff who leave a considerable amount of litter after they have collected the bins.
Brian Owen, Chapel Road, Pontnewydd
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