John Cameron

Manchester Liberal Democrats are calling on the Labour run City Council to reverse their decision to hike charges for pest control, just when problems with infestations are on the increase.

 The Council are proposing an 18% increase in charges for treating mice infestations, a 25% increase in the cost of dealing with wasps nests and a 164% increase in the cost of tackling “other pests” including beetles and other vermin.  Councillor Iain Donaldson said: “These inflation-busting increases are excessive. This is an essential service that helps local residents to keep their homes free from pests, rodents and vermin. Increases of up to 164% will hit everyone hard, especially low-income families.”