ST HELENS residents appear to be caught up in what appears to be local councillors and the Government playing party politics, while we pick up the bill.


 The ludicrous decision to charge for green bin collection, will have the adverse effect of people deciding to fly tip, causing further costs to the council for the clear up.


 Some of my household rubbish is junk mail. Perhaps the council should target the ‘junk mailers’, who are filling our bins with their rubbish.


 Many, like me have endured ten years of “austerity”. Those ten years will never be recovered in our lifetime.


Austerity is not a choice for ordinary people, going about their daily/working life. It is being imposed upon them, by elected officials, who have “maxed out” the credit card.


So, carry on imposing austerity on people, and keep blaming each other, while we pick up the bill again!

Malcolm, via sthelensstar.co.uk