A new “nappy tax” will hit families with babies in nappies – as they will be expected to pay an additional charge for “special bins” as if having a new born isn’t expensive enough.
As a result, local councils are asking parents for an additional fee to take away nappies as part of their household waste. This extra cost can be as much as £62
These charges are for either larger bins or special plastic sacks.
7 local councils in the south-west are demanding the payments – resulting in them gaining up to £100,000 a year in extra income.
“Family finances are often at their most stretched with the arrival of a new baby, due to maternity leave and the costs associated with a newborn.”
MP Jo Swinson told the Daily Mail
“The last thing parents need is to be whacked by extra charges from the council.”
What do you think? Would you pay this extra money?
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