Assurances wanted that Powys council has no plans to fine people for putting rubbish in black bin when it could be recycled

Concerns have been raised that Powys County Council could follow the lead of a neighbouring local authority and fine people for putting rubbish in their black bins that could be recycled

Last month it was revealed that staff from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council in South Wales have probed the contents of all 32,000 households there during the last eight years.

People found to be putting items that could be recycled in their black bin have been the subject of enforcement action which includes a fixed penalty notice of £100, and prosecution if it isn’t paid.

This has prompted Reform UK group leader Councillor Iain McIntosh (Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew) to ask for clarity on the issue in Powys .

Cllr McIntosh said: “Does Powys council currently use or plan to introduce an