Middlesbrough Council warns fly-tippers after clean-up

A council has warned "lazy" fly-tippers it will bring prosecutions after being forced to clear rubbish from five streets.

Middlesbrough Council's environmental team and a group doing community service removed illegal waste and overflowing bins.

The local authority said it had carried out a "major makeover" of the area.

"We will pursue and prosecute the fly-tippers wherever we can," a spokesperson said.

The council cleaned up Fallows Court and alleyways near Lovaine Street, Union Street, Wicklow Street and Faraday Street.

It had informed residents of the work, while warning those responsible that it was considering enforcement action.

Janet Thompson, the council's executive member for community safety, said: "Fly-tipping is lazy and inconsiderate and can blight whole areas.

"In just a few days our officers have transformed these alleyways - and that work will continue.

"I'd urge all residents to play their part in looking after their areas, and we will pursue and prosecute the fly-tippers wherever we can."

Earlier this year, the council said one incident of fly-tipping cost taxpayers more than £14,000 to clean up.

Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected].