But how much time do they want?

This has been going on for years. Yet when, at long last, this issue appeared to have been edging towards a conclusion with three refuse collection businesses waiting in the wings to claim the multi-million pound contract, we get more dither.

One councillor even suggested a referendum.

Earlier this week Calderdale Council's new chief executive Owen Williams promised progress on a whole raft of projects still to get off the ground in Calderdale. He talked about winning hearts and minds through action.

It appears not everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet.

So here we are again at the front door and our councillors are frightened to knock.

Every conceivable aspect of the wheelie bin scheme has been discussed in triplicate and then again.

Of course, some people are concerned. We are not for having little old ladies push wheelie bins down steep cobbled streets. But the plans account for that.

And 25 per cent of households will continue to have black plastic bags which would be collected in the same way.

Still the cabinet has been asked to consider extending consultation.
Just what that would cost in time and money – not to mention reputation – is not specified.

There is nothing wrong with caution. Crippling indecision, on the other hand...