I was contacted by residents who were concerned about the bin store outside their block of flats.

It is getting too full of rubbish and they could do with an extra bin. An additional problem is fly-tipping, where people drive by and throw the rubbish into the bin store from the road.

I have raised this issue with Gloucester City Homes and Gloucester City Council. I have been informed that there is a Fire Risk Assessment planned for later this year, and these issues will be looked at then. In the meantime I am asking the council to provide an extra bin. There are other bin stores in Podsmead that also need attention.

Working with the suppliers, Metrostor, and the council as the refuse collecting authority, hopefully we can improve the appearance and functionality of the bin stores and make them safer for all.