Residents of Raby Place will shortly be given thick re-usable rubbish bags.

The bags are to be used as a temporary container for ordinary bin bags, which will be taken by collectors as normal. However, the tough outer bag will protect ordinary black bags from gulls, foxes and other pests.

As ever, the best way to keep animals out of your waste is to separate and recycle, ensuring that all food waste is secured in the black composting collection boxes.

The bag trial has been very successful in the city centre and is being spread into the Bathwick Estate area.