The leader of Lichfield District Council has hit back at a Lib Dem councillor’s comments over new recycling bags.
Cllr Paul Ray has called for compensation to be sought in order to ensure the local authority is not out of pocket after the mix-up.
The council has previously admitted that some of the bags distributed are a third smaller than expected.
But Cllr Pullen said a briefing to councillors on the situation should have answered the Lib Dem councillor’s questions.
“If Cllr Ray had turned up tot he all councillor briefing – as did the Conservative, independent and Labour councillors – he would have had answers to his questions, and would now know precisely what Lichfield District Council has done to protect their position.”
Cllr Doug Pullen, Lichfield District Council
But Cllr Ray said he had been at the session.
“I am surprised by Cllr Pullen’s response – his facts are not right.
“I attended the meeting, and specifically interrupted a work meeting, to attend.[
“Secondly, I have publicly said I support the dual stream recycling policy.”
Cllr Paul Ray, Lichfield District Council
The behind-closed-doors meeting saw councillors updated on the latest situation about the controversial new recycling system, which sees households use the new bags for paper and cardboard.
But despite the briefing, pressure has continued to mount on the cabinet member responsible for recycling, with the Labour opposition group leader calling for him to resign in the wake of the session.
