Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors’ Instagram shots

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains. Now, one town in the region is looking to maintain its enduring beauty — and its global allure — by proposing a fine on locals who leave out their trash cans too long.  The effort is apparently about appealing to tourists who are busy snapping Instagrams. It is also connected to housing costs.  ISLAND CRACKS DOWN AS TOURISTS ARE SLAPPED WITH NEW FEES, FED-UP LOCALS REVOLT The Tewkesbury Civic Society first proposed a “Rid Tewkesbury of Bin Blight” plan back in June, according to news agency SWNS. It recommended that permanent trash cans be removed from the street after collection, according to committee meeting notes. The town of Tewkesbury, in Gloucestershire in the Cotswolds, is considering fines for those who leave their trash cans out after garbage collection. (iStock) On Feb. 10, a working group submitted a six-month pilot proposal to introduce a “graduated approach” to enforcement. “Tewkesbury’s unique Conservation Area was being severely degraded by domestic and, increasingly, commercial bins,” said the original petitioner’s statement. CLICK HERE TO
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