Tackling the problem of fly-tipping across the ward

As Hull Road ward councillors, we’re incredibly proud of the area we represent and we always want it to be looking at its best. However, we dealt with a number of concerns where small pockets of areas across the ward are looking neglected, with minor fly-tipping being a frequent problem.

We’ve contacted letting agents to ensure that they are assisting tenants moving out of houses in the summer or at the end of the University term. This has help build relationships between landlords and longer-term residents. We’re now turning our attention to tackling rogue landlords who are neglecting the visual aspects of the properties they own.

Coun. Fiona Fitzpatrick said: “We are also working closely with the council’s street environment officers to ensure that areas of concerns are dealt with quickly and then regularly monitored – for example, with bin stores in the Olympian Court area of Hull Road ward.”