MAY I express support for Jimmy Ashton and his protest against Bolton Metro, who refused to collect his "unsafe" wheelie bin.

This has happened to me on more than one occasion when the bin has been full with purely domestic refuse.

I would suggest that if volume is an issue, why are we provided with bins of this size?

I am intrigued by Bolton Metro's equivocal response, citing three accidents in 10 years due to over-laden bins. I would ask how many accidents have been caused by bins discarded in the middle of the road after being emptied, as is frequently the case with my own?

Bolton is currently experiencing a regrettable spate of fly-tipping. While this is beyond any justification, doesnt it imply a less than robust refuse collection service?

The council tax on my property amounts to over £4 per day. Living on an unadopted road we receive no surface maintenance, no street lighting, and the only evidence of a police presence is to set a speed trap virtually every Sunday to snare motorists in a revenue generating exercise.

Considering the paucity of services available for this sum, I do not think it is unreasonable to expect a regular refuse collection service.

Bolton Metro appears to have made what they consider a wise investment in the future of the town - namely a £46,000 commissioned survey to identify what makes Bolton great!

With respect, I suggest if the council doesn't know by now, it never will.

Christopher Wright

Horrocks Fold

Bolton