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The residents of a Gloucester neighbourhood are ‘fed up’ as rubbish continues to be dumped on their streets.
Full bin bags, discarded cardboard boxes and other debris has been left on the street outside Bartongate Surgery.
The Gothic Cottages, on Barton Street, has also fallen victim to flytipping in recent weeks, as old furniture frames have been abandoned there.
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Anil Hussain, a 31-year-old local resident, said: “It’s ridiculous now. You can’t walk around these streets without seeing rubbish that’s just been dumped.”
Another, who wishes to remain anonymous, added: “There doesn’t seem to be anyone trying to stop it. No one that drops their rubbish gets punished so it keeps happening.”
Gloucester City Councillor Usman Bhaimia (L, Barton and tredworth) has called for more action to stop flytippers in the Barton and Tredworth area, such as harsher fines and the introduction of CCTV cameras.
Mr Bhaimia said: “Fly tipping has been bringing down the area for some time.
“The community is fed up and at a loss to know what to do.
“I’ve asked local residents to report if they see anything and also take responsibility to keep the area clean and tidy.
“The latest spot is outside Bartongate Surgery. The council is doing its best to find and fine the culprits but it is hard due to no proper CCTV or lighting.”
The leader of Gloucester City Council, Richard Cook, said: “The city council takes the issue of fly tipping very seriously and has recently launched a new initiative in Barton and Tredworth to work with residents and businesses to help prevent fly tipping.
“Fly tipping is a criminal offence and it is punishable by a fine of up to £50,000 or 12 months imprisonment if convicted in a Magistrates’ Court. We will continue to be vigilant and ask residents to help by reporting incidents by emailing heretohelp@gloucester.gov.uk.
“When we receive reports of fly tipping an investigation will take place once the waste has been inspected by our environmental officers and our contractors will arrange collection as soon as possible.
“The enforcement team has recently grown so that we can respond more quickly.
“The council also uses CCTV cameras where necessary and uses these to monitor hotspots.”
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