Plans to install CCTV to stop flytipping scourge

Councillors in Blackpool’s Brunswick ward are looking to have CCTV cameras installed in a fly-tipping blackspot.

The problems experienced by resident Annie Valentine on Danesbury Place highlighted an ongoing issue in the alley behind her home.

Mrs Valentine said she had reported the pile of rubbish to Enveco, the council-owned company which provides waste services, two months ago but instead of it being removed, even more rubbish – including builders’ waste – was dumped there.

Enveco has since removed the items and tidied the area.

Now Brunswick councillors Laura Marshall and Matthew Thomas have vowed to get CCTV installed in the alley to help identify transgressors or act as a deterrent.

Cllr Marshall said: “We have contacted the Enforcement Department within Blackpool Council to request a camera to get a true picture of what is happening in this alleyway. 

“We have offered to pay for the camera from our ward budget, in order for us to take formal action on those responsible. 

“We will be looking to take formal action against those who repeatedly fly-tip as it is a crime and hope to be able to continue to work in partnership with the Brunswick PACT Chairman, the Police and the council enforcement team to address recurring fly-tip as a crime.” 

The councillors will also be staging a community action day on Saturday May 16, when they are inviting residents to meet up and join them on Gorton Street at noon.

Activities will include planting flowers and painting bollards.