Council backs warning stickers on bins

TDT | Manama

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The Northern Municipal Council unanimously approved a proposal to place warning stickers on garbage bins across residential areas to reduce littering and improve cleanliness.

The initiative, submitted by Council Member Abdulla Ashoor, targets the growing problem of waste left outside bins, which contributes to poor sanitation and the spread of stray animals and rodents.

The stickers will include clear instructions against improper waste disposal, moving bins from designated locations, and feeding animals, along with references to potential fines for violations.

Buri walkway project approved

Residents in Buri are set to benefit from a new 1.5-kilometre pedestrian walkway after the council approved plans to upgrade an informal path commonly used along Isa bin Salman Street near archaeological burial mounds.

Council member Zainab Al-Durazi said the route is already widely used despite lacking safety infrastructure, highlighting the need for a proper and secure walkway.

The project will include lighting and other safety features, and technical authorities have confirmed no objections to its implementation.

Debate over garage drainage system

A proposal to introduce drainage systems in residential garages sparked debate over enforcement, water use, and practicality.

The plan aims to manage water discharge from activities such as car washing by directing runoff through small drainage channels instead of allowing it to flow into streets.

However, council members raised concerns over the absence of practical solutions for residents currently fined for water discharge violations.