Once a charming English village, now known as a "binhole" by its residents.

Mousehole, a charming village and fishing port nestled in Cornwall, England, is often praised for its natural beauty. In fact, the renowned poet Dylan Thomas once declared it the "loveliest village in England". And it's not hard to see why. With its crystal clear waters and quaint cobbled streets, this historic fishing spot is a picturesque paradise.

However, at the moment, the residents of Mousehole are not feeling quite as enamored with their village. In fact, some have even taken to calling it "binhole" and describing it as "disgusting". What could have caused such a drastic change of heart?

Well, it seems that a heated debate has erupted over the new grey wheelie bins that the council has introduced. The problem is, the old green bins haven't been removed yet, leaving the streets cluttered with them for weeks on end. And to make matters worse, they have become a target for seagulls, resulting in them being covered in unsightly droppings.

Local resident Kim Hambleton, who runs a jewelry and gifts shop called Just Lily, is one of the many frustrated voices in the village. She laments the current state of Mousehole, saying, "I call our village 'binhole' now. There are bins everywhere. Some of these bins are covered in seagull poo. Others have festering stinking rubbish in them. It's absolutely disgusting."

Kim also points out that the village's appearance has suffered as a result of this issue, which is a shame for the many visitors who come to admire the beautiful harbor during the summer months. She shares her own experience of trying to get her bin collected, despite registering for the service, and expresses her disappointment that it still hasn't been removed.

Another resident, Jane Johnson, describes the situation as a "bloody nightmare" with bins strewn everywhere. Tim Pullen adds that it is "very unpleasant and unsightly" to have so many bins cluttering up the streets, and he has been informed that they won't all be collected until August 18.

The council has introduced new bins, but as of yet, they have not been able to collect the old ones. When contacted by The Telegraph, a spokesperson for Cornwall council explained that their contractor has already started collecting bins upon request. However, due to the high number of bins in the area, this process will take several weeks to complete. They also mention that those who have signed up for the collection service will receive a text before their bin is due to be collected.

In the meantime, the council is encouraging households to get creative and find other uses for their old bins. They suggest using them as garden storage or a water butt, or donating them to a community group who may have a need for them. And for those who no longer want their bin, they can take it to their local Household Waste and Recycling Centre.

It's clear that the residents of Mousehole are feeling frustrated and inconvenienced by this situation. Let's hope that a solution is found soon, and the village can go back to being the charming and picturesque place that it's known for. Do you have a story to share about Mousehole or any other village? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch by emailing us at [email address].

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