'Supermarket must clean up its own mess', says Simon Danczuk

Simon Danczuk - 'Supermarket must clean up its own mess'

Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk has called on supermarket bosses to clean up their own mess rather than passing the buck to local taxpayers.

Mr Danczuk wrote to Morrisons Chief Executive David Potts to complain about the growing number of abandoned trolleys strewn across the streets of Rochdale.

The MP received what he described as an “utterly underwhelming” response on behalf of Mr Potts.

The reply described the issue as a “sad reflection on society today” and said the superstore would work with Rochdale Borough Council to resolve the issue.

Mr Danczuk has sent a second letter to Mr Potts demanding that the company takes full responsibility.

He said: “Our council is struggling to make £37m in government enforced cuts, on top of £143m made during the last parliament.

“It is absolutely unacceptable for a nationwide supermarket giant to expect the local authority to clean up their mess.

“I have written to Chief Executive David Potts for a second time about this issue. I have urged him in the strongest possible terms to ensure the solution to this problem comes from Morrisons itself instead or relying on our overstretched council.

“I know Rochdale Morrisons staff are hard working, conscientious and care about their local community. Unfortunately, they have been let down by managers in head office who seem to expect council tax payers in Rochdale to pick up after them.”