NEW garden waste bags will be supplied to residents in the Vale of Glamorgan, the council has announced.

After taking on board resident feedback, the council has introduced the news bags which are now similar in design to their blue recycling bags.

The new bags have a 500g weighted base and a lid to help prevent the bags and their contents from blowing away and to protect garden waste from the elements.

The bags cost £2 and are available from the Civic Offices in Barry, the Dock Offices in Barry, the Alps Depot in Wenvoe and most libraries.

The Vale of Glamorgan's garden waste service runs every fortnight during the summer months until the end of the November when it reverts to a ring and request service over the winter months.