Winchester Council in Hampshire claimed annual clean-up hit by new rules . But the Health and Safety Executive denied tightening rules and added that councils were ‘ over-interpreting ’ legislation . Poet Laureate Sir Andrew accused town hall bosses and Highways Agency of ruining the countryside by failing to remove rubbish .
Winchester Council in Hampshire claimed annual clean-up hit by new rules . But the Health and Safety Executive denied tightening rules and added that councils were ‘ over-interpreting ’ legislation . Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion accused town hall bosses and Highways Agency of ruining the countryside by failing to remove rubbish .