I remember Robert being challenged over this and must admit it annoyed me at the time as there is supposed to be freedom to attend council meeting and or read the minutes. That is unless it involves individuals who are to be disciplined etc.
The original introduction of wheelie bins didn't take into account the large number of terraced properties in the town who would be unable to use them. This idea of the fortnightly bin emptying is so that the council can use the money from the weekly collections to meet their responsibilities of recycling rubbish.
I am surprised that Health and Safety regulations allow the council to carry out a fortnightly collection, for the sake of the residents and also those who have to empty bins which will be stinking after two weeks. As has been mentioned the containers for recycling are scattered since recycling was put on hold and This house would certainly need another dustbin if the plan is to go ahead, some houses still haven't had the first bin delivered despite calls to the Town Hall.