Our 15-week-old baby is among those whose health is put at risk by the poor service of the refuse collection company chosen by Brighton and Hove City Council.

Residents who live in my area in Ovingdean have yet again had to go for two or three weeks without having their rubbish collected.

I went outside one morning to dispose of our baby's nappies to find an infestation of maggots in the bins.

This is not the first time complaints have been made by residents and not acted upon.

I would have expected collections to be a priority in the hot weather.

We have seen a 14 per cent hike in council tax and a 100 per cent drop in service.

Given the choice, I would refuse to pay for a service which I do not receive.

-Mr and Mrs AR Brown, Ovingdean, Brighton