Dog owners and residents of White Farm are delighted that bins have been reinstalled in the park space abutting the estate.
The bins which were originally along the footpath of the park space were taken away when it was found that they were being used for dog waste, as opposed to the general waste intended. Residents first raised the issue with Persimmon, the housing developer responsible for White Farm, in August 2016, however were told at the time that due to the inappropriate use of the general waste bins that no plans were in place to replace those removed from the popular dog-walking spot. Following a lengthy eight month discussion between the residents, Persimmon and the Vale of Glamorgan Council, a solution has been brought forward, as numerous bins have now been reinstalled with the function of facilitating general waste as well as dog waste.
Vale MP Alun Cairns, who represented residents in discussions with Persimmon and the Council commented, “I am delighted that the bins have been reinstalled in White Farm. The removal of the original bins only exacerbated the issue, resulting in hazardous dog excrement being left on the footpath. I was frustrated that it had taken this long for the residents’ needs to be recognised, however as I talk to dog walkers who use this path multiple times per day, it is clear that these will be a welcome addition to the green space facing the housing.
"Credit must be given in particular to Vincent Bailey and Leighton Rowlands for the time and effort which they have given to ensuring that these bins were reinstalled. I have every confidence that the residents of White Farm will be thoroughly grateful for the ideal waste facilities now in place."