North West Leicestershire District Council has responded to complaints that residents of some Coalville streets may be fined for not taking their rubbish bins in after they have been emptied,

Last week, the council suggested that a £100 fine may be handed to people who leave their bins out during the day once the refuse collectors have been.

Seven streets were singled out for possible future penalties.

The Council said at the time: "Bins left on streets for a long time can cause problems.

"We're proposing a fine for people who leave their bins out past 9pm on the day their bin is collected on these streets:

• Berrisford Street Coalville
• Margaret Street Coalville
• Melbourne Street, Coalville
• Bridge Road, Coalville
• Adam Morris Way, Coalville
• William Bees Road, Coalville
• Mantle Lane, Coalville (House numbers 4-30)

"What do you think? Tell us your thoughts by emailing [email protected]."

That prompted an angry response online.

But the council has offered an explanation for the proposal to hit residents in the pocket.

Paul Sanders, head of community services at North West Leicestershire District Council, told The Sun: "Over the last few years, we've received an increase in complaints from residents and have identified a number of problems as a result of people leaving their bins out in certain areas in Coalville.

"These problems are having a negative impact on our residents' quality of life, including having to work around obstructions on pavements and roads, being exposed to vermin and bins being torn open or tipped over leaving these areas looking untidy and unattractive."