Cllr Dawn Clark has quit as vice-chair of Cheshire East Council's Environment and Communities Committee in order to join Connor Naismith MP's campaign against proposals to reduce waste collections across Crewe and Nantwich.

Connor Naismith, MP for Crewe and Nantwich, has responded to Cheshire East's consultation on proposed changes to bin collection services, which would see a reduction in frequency of black bin waste collections from every two weeks to every three weeks. 

Mr Naismith has expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of this change, particularly on high-density urban areas such as Crewe South and Crewe Central.

Mayor of Crewe, Cllr Dawn Clark, resigned as vice-chair of Cheshire East Council's Environment and Communities Committee on Friday 18 October (Crewe and Nantwich Labour Party).

The MP told Nub News: "I can't support the council's proposal to reduce black bin collections to every three weeks.

"While I understand the need for cost savings, this change could disproportionately affect areas in Crewe South and Crewe Central, where a higher population density and a large number of houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) already put significant strain on waste management services.

"Fly-tipping and poor waste management are common issues here, and less frequent collections could exacerbate these problems, leading to health and environmental concerns for local residents."

Cllr Clark, who represents the Crewe South ward on Cheshire East Council, resigned from her committee role on Friday 18 October in order to join the MP's campaign on these proposals.

She said:"Following representations made by residents regarding the introduction of the weekly food waste collection and the consequential introduction of a triweekly black bin collection, I agree with Connor Naismith MP this will only add to the many issues Crewe South ward suffers in relation to bin collection, side waste, household waste management and fly tipping.

"I wish to campaign against the introduction of the weekly food collection and cannot do this as the vice-chair of a committee which has its duty to do implement this legislation brought in by the previous government.

Connor Naismith MP has responded to Cheshire East's consultation on proposed changes to bin collection services, which would see a reduction in frequency of black bin waste collections from every two weeks to every three weeks (Ryan Parker).

"A blanket approach across Cheshire East will not work."

Mr Naismith highlighted the need for targeted solutions to mitigate the effects of reduced bin collections, including:

• Maintaining more frequent collections in high-risk areas with a history of fly-tipping or waste management issues, such as streets with high numbers of HMOs
• Increasing investment in waste education, particularly in urban areas where poor waste management is prevalent. This could help residents understand better ways to manage their waste
• Expanding the recruitment of community enforcement officers, ensuring they are actively present in areas most vulnerable to waste-related issues
• Considering alternative waste disposal options for high-density areas, such as communal bin sites or expanded access to recycling and food waste services

The MP added: "The council's commitment to invest in waste education specialists and enforcement officers is a step in the right direction.

"However, these resources must be targeted at the areas of greatest need to ensure the proposed changes do not result in an increase in fly-tipping, overflowing bins, and health hazards for our community.

Connor Naismith MP believes less frequent bin collections could exacerbate fly-tipping problems, leading to health and environmental concerns for local residents (Ryan Parker).

"Weekly food waste collection is a positive initiative that could help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

"It is important that the council ensures clear communication and support for residents, especially in areas where bin storage space is limited."

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