Swindon fly-tipping hotspots cleared but issues persist

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 16:19 · Archive

Fly-tipping hotspots in Swindon have been cleared after residents raised concerns, but councillors say the problem remains recurring.

Fly-tipping hotspots in Swindon have been cleared following complaints from residents, but councillors say the problem remains persistent across the town.

Labour councillor Jocelina Dsouza took action on Whitbourne Avenue after residents reported dumped waste. The site has now been cleared. Dsouza said: 'Thank you to the residents who brought this to my attention. You reported it, and we got it sorted.' However, she acknowledged the site has become a recurring hotspot with several incidents reported. She has pledged to continue monitoring the area and raising concerns with the council.

Elsewhere in Swindon, Cllr Princia Fernandes says fly-tipping is a consistent issue across Gorse Hill, particularly in the Beatrice Street alleyway, which she describes as a long-established hotspot. Despite being repeatedly cleared, the area continues to be used as a dumping ground, she says. Fernandes has raised concerns about the health hazard caused to nearby residents and notes that much of the illegal dumping occurs on private property, creating confusion over cleanup responsibility and delays. She has asked residents to report fly-tipping incidents to her directly so concerns can be raised with the council.

How it is being reported

• Anger as constant fly-tipping in 'hotspot' alleyway attracts 'vermin'Fly-tipping remains a constant issue in Swindon, a councillor has claimed.Gazette & Herald · 10 Oct, 14:49
• Whitbourne Avenue fly-tipping hotspot cleared after residents raise concernsA councillor has taken action to address fly-tipping following concerns raised by residentsSwindon Advertiser · 10 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Jocelina Dsouza · Princia Fernandes · Swindon · Whitbourne Avenue · Gorse Hill · Beatrice Street

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