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to get rid of bulky items We’ve made it cheaper
Nobody wants to pay to get rid of rubbish, and not everyone can get to a recycling centre – especially for larger items. Since April, Telford & Wrekin Council have been offering a helping hand by reducing all prices for bulky item collections. Not only that, we also introduced new discounts and special free offers for people hardest hit by soaring prices elsewhere. Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, Regeneration and the High Street, Councillor Lee Carter said: “These are exceptional offers – a fraction of the price that residents have to pay in many neighbouring authorities.
“We recognise that lots of people are facing money worries right now, so we’ve brought in cheaper prices to help our residents and support people to dispose of their waste responsibly.”
Book a collection at: www.telford.gov.uk/bulk
Did you know? When bulky items are collected, they are offered to charity partners for reuse, while non-reusable items are recycled wherever possible.
Telford & Wrekin Watch There are an average of 245 fly tips a month in Telford, the majority of which are household waste. Making it cheaper to get rid of bulky waste properly aims to drive down the number of fly tips that tax payers pay to clean up. Since January, fly-tipping has cost the council in the region of £91,000 – the equivalent of a one percent reduction in council tax. We have a dedicated team that investigate fly tips and you can help us to clamp down. If you know of a fly-tipper, or have information that could help us prosecute, call the Telford and Wrekin Watch hotline on 01952 388800.
Don’t fall prey to loan sharks
Committing to a gift-free Christmas may be a step too far for some, but re-evaluating what’s important might take some of the pressure off finances while our energy bills consume large chunks of our budgets. The festive season is the second highest reason people borrow money from loan sharks, a dangerous way of borrowing money from unregulated lenders which can and often does result in physical violence and astronomical interest rates. If you need to borrow money, check the lender is reputable and find out what interest and fees they charge at: www.fca.org.uk Thinking about borrowing from a loan shark? • Be wary of people you don’t know sending you messages through your social media accounts. • Never send money or give credit card, online account details or copies of personal documents to anyone you don’t know or trust. • Be careful about how much personal information you share on social networks, loan sharks have been known to use online platforms to find, threaten and control people in debt.
Fair loans & straight
forward saving Did you know the council supports two credit unions? Just Credit Union and FAIRshare, are both not-for-profit community banks. They provide straightforward savings accounts and fair and manageable loans.
“Criminals will always look to take advantage of people, so be sure to check in with us – from fair lending to guidance over debt and benefits, we are on your side with help and support, you just have to reach out.”
Just Credit Union Visit www.justcreditunion.org Email info@justcreditunion.org Call 01743 252 325 FAIRshare Visit www.fairshare.uk.com Call 01952 200200
Councillor Paul Watling Cabinet Member for Safer & Stronger Communities
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