MORE recycling and a crackdown on licensing rules are two of the main priorities highlighted by councillors in this year's budget.

The 10 members of the council's executive agreed five key new spending goals in their plans for the next 12 months.

The plans will now go before the full council next month before being ratified.

The prioirities are: l Introducing a new kerbside recycling scheme for "dry recyclables". This means residents can new recycle plastics and cans as well as paper and green waste l A new "look of the borough funds". Councillors sau they will increase the overall condition of the town's roads and the frequency of street cleaning l A neighbourhood fund will be established. This will provide funding for "local issues identified by local people"

l A short-term cash injection to help long term in certain projects l And strengthening licensing enforcement. Members have vowed to hel in the crackdown against alcohol-related violence.

Clr Ian Marks, council leader, said: "We consulted many community groups and received strong support for our proposals to increase recycling, improve the look of the borough and provide more neighbourhood services that you could influence and change.

"Our budget recommendations to council identify five priority investments to respond to the priorities you told us about."