I read Brighton and Hove City Council is intending to fine residents £50 if they leave their rubbish out when no collection is due (The Argus, October 21).

There has been an on-going problem in Stanstead Crescent, Ravenswood Drive, Foxdown Road and the lower part of Cowley Drive, with missed collections virtually every week and sometimes more than three days late.

Would it be appropriate for those who do comply with the rubbish collection times to expect compensation if the council fails to collect the rubbish which has been put out on the correct day?

-Councillor Geoffrey Wells, Woodingdean ward