Parish council left with Warkworth dog bin decision

County councillors have welcomed plans to reinstate a litter and dog waste bin on a popular walking route in Warkworth.
Warkworth Castle reflecting in the River CoquetWarkworth Castle reflecting in the River Coquet
Warkworth Castle reflecting in the River Coquet

Northumberland County Council had received a 62-signature petition calling for a bin which had been removed from a path alongside the River Coquet to be put back.

Members of the North Northumberland Local Area Council have supported a decision that the litter bin should be replaced, albeit 1000m away at the end of the public right of way.

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The location of the original bin on the middle of the walk presented a number of operational difficulties in that the collection vehicle could not safely park close to it. The county and parish councils felt there were sufficient alternative bins and a decision was therefore taken to remove it. The decision was reviewed on receipt of the petition.

However, Warkworth Parish Council must now decide whether to pay for it.