Ilminster'S image is being tarnished by inconsiderate householders who are putting out their rubbish up to six days before collections.

More than six months after a Herne Rise resident received an assurance from South Somerset District Council that enforcement action would be taken against the worst offenders, she says the situation is getting worse.

"The area around the Swan precinct and behind the RNLI shop are the worst areas," she said.

District councillor Kim Turner said council officials have been monitoring the situation in Ilminster and, where necessary, writing to householders in problem areas.