Householders protest against service charges

HOUSEHOLDERS who are opposed to paying bin charges are to meet in silent protest outside the annual general meeting of Waterford County Council today.

The group, which comprises residents from across the county, hope their gathering might sway the new county mayor, who will be selected today, to review the issue of the flat fee for refuse service, as well as charges per bin lift.

Householders Against Service Charges chairman Eddie Walsh, from Tramore, says bin charges are a huge burden for many families, particularly the less well-off.