Controversial plans for a garden waste collection charge in Poole could be approved by councillors today, despite nearly two-thirds of local people opposing it.

The Borough Council wants to bring in an annual fee of thirty-one pounds, which residents would be able to choose to opt in to.

Following a six-week consultation, the council say ninety-five percent of people do want a kerbside green waste collection, but they can't afford to do it for free.