Harborough council trashed after suggesting a BIN PERMIT could be a good Mother’s Day present
A COUNCIL has been slammed after it suggested giving mums a BIN PERMIT as a Mother's Day present.
Harborough District Council in Leicestershire put forward the wacky idea for anyone struggling to find their mum a present.
But the bizarre suggestion did not go down well among locals - who thought the idea was a joke.
Writing on Twitter, the council said: "Struggling for a gift for your Harborough District mum?
"Consider a subscription to our fortnightly garden waste service.
"Small branches, clippings and leaves can be collected in the green wheeled bin."
The message contained a link so residents could buy a licence - at an annual cost of £55.
But locals ridiculed the proposal - with one saying they'd be "shoved into said wheelie bin" if they dared surprise their mum with the permit on Sunday.
Another added: "Can I ask the writer of this tweet if you are giving this as a gift this year? Now be really honest!"
And a third suggested the authority may have mixed up its dates, tweeting: "Don't think it's April Fools Day yet, Harborough District Council."
Others expressed their shock at the price of the licence, with a resident replying: "Perhaps lower the cost and you wouldn't have to recommend this as a present for every occasion.
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"There might be more of an uptake if it was reasonably priced."
Harborough District Council spokesman said: "This was a light-hearted post to promote our popular garden waste collection service, and we hope it made people smile when they read it.
"We had some great comments and responses on social media and our subscriptions to the service have increased as a result."
Mother's Day is just around the corner - and it's the perfect day to show your Mum how much you care.
This year the celebration may look a little different, but if you want to shower Mum in love from a safe distance, there are some great presents on the market.
On Sunday March 14, a lot of lockdown restrictions will still be enforced, but there are still some ways you can see your mum.
The government’s advice to stay at home will still be in place, but there is some socialising allowed within the rules.
From March 8 a one-plus-one rule will apply.
This means that Brits can meet one other person from a different household for a coffee or a picnic outside.
This means children can meet their mothers on the big day for a stroll in a park.
However, social distancing guidelines must still be followed.
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But if your mother is in a nursing home, you could be allowed to hold hands.
As part of the government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, care home residents will be allowed one indoor visitor from March 8.