HYNDBURN’S MP hopeful Kevin Horkin has voiced his disapproval of the county council’s plans to introduce a ‘tip tax’.

From June 1, people taking things like glass, plasterboard and turf will be charged £3.50 a bag if they have not applied for a permit.

Even with a licence, residents will be limited to just 10 bags, measuring 60cm by 90cm, each year of ‘inert’ waste.

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Mr Horkin said: “I add my voice to those who believe this policy is a nonsense.

“It is the sort of recycling we should be encouraging, not deterring it with charges.”

He continued: “The proposal should be suspended until such time as Hyndburn Council and other local authorities can express a view.”

Head of waste at the county council, Steve Scott, said: “The new policy allows householders to deliver the equivalent of a quarter of a tonne of this type of waste free of charge every year.

“This should be more than enough for the average household doing DIY work or gardening.

“There is no reason why householders would need to fly tip as a result of our policy, but we will work with district councils to monitor fly tipping and catch and prosecute those responsible.”