Bin policy cleans up streets

A RADICAL policy introduced to rid the centre of St Andrews of unsightly bins has shown a “noticeable” reduction in waste in the streets, according to officials.

The commercial bin presentation scheme, which was introduced in April, only allows commercial waste to be presented for collection between 7.30-10.30am and requires bagged waste to be enclosed in pest-proof liners.

After six months, Fife Council says the revised arrangements have led to a marked f all in the amount of litter spilling out of refuse sacks in the area and the number of commercial waste bins being left out.

Environment committee convener Councillor Ross Vettraino said the work and effort of a broad group of stakeholders – 280 businesses, waste contractors, council officers and other St Andrews groups and organisations – has been instrumental in implementing the policy and bringing about the improvements.

He said: “There is no doubt that the hard work by everyone who has been involved has brought about welcome change to the centre of St Andrews.

“It is important that this excellent work continues so that the residents, visitors and businesses of St Andrews can continue to enjoy the benefits which the policy has realised and which have made thje town a cleaner, greener and safer place.” DUNDEE’S new B&M store has opened and marched straight into the hearts of residents by adopting a charity for military veterans.

The unit, at Kingsway Retail Park, brought more than 30 new jobs to the city.

Workers were asked to nominate a local charity for some VIP treatment for the work they carry out.

Colleagues chose the team from Dundee Therapy Garden who took centre stage to officially take the wraps off the new B&M store, alongside Lord Provost Ian Borthwick. RESIDENTS spoke of their fea r a nd a nger after a woman was attacked and robbed near a playpark in the Hilltown.

The victim needed medical attention after being spotted lying on grass shortly before 6pm yesterday.

One nearby resident, who declined to be named, said: “I saw the police with a dog at the playpark last night and wondered what had happened.

“It’s awful. It’s why I never go out at night now. I only go out during the day. But I never heard anything.”

Ronnie Mill, 56, of Craigowl, said: “I come down this way to go to work at the University of Abertay and like everywhere else there is an element of crime.”

Peter Stewart, 75, of Hill Street, said: “I came down early evening to get my Tele, but didn’t hear or see anything.”

Another resident, who declined to be named, said: “I would like them to try that with me – I’d give them what for.”