September 06, 2024 - 343 views
Janet Finch-Saunders MS for Aberconwy has raised concern that nappy collections are being missed in the locality creating a possible hygiene risk.
Conwy County Borough Council has advised that they are “experience significant pressures”.
Responding to a letter from Janet Finch-Saunders MS, the Local Authority stated:
“I am afraid we can only provide limited assurance on the nappy collection service. As your constituent was advised we continue to experience significant pressures with delivering this part of the service due to availability of staff and collection vehicle issues.
“Staffing these rounds is becoming more and more challenging. Following recruitment and training and learning the collection rounds, staff quickly move on so we are in an ongoing cycle of trying to establish consistent collections which inevitably means the service is not in the position we want it to be in.”
Commenting on the situation, Mrs. Finch-Saunders said: “I know of situations where there are a few weeks’ worth of nappies in containers awaiting collections. For example, one resident has mentioned a build-up of 21 nappies in the bin! Nappy and incontinence products collections are supposed to be weekly.
“Others are reporting to me that there is a stench coming from the containers, which is made worse by the missed collections and prolonged collection times.
“Whilst I appreciate the explanation provided by the Local Authority, serious questions need to be answered as to why there are staffing problems, and alternative solutions put in place. Leaving nappies for weeks on end is not acceptable nor hygienic”.
