Playing fields strewn with rubbish bags

RESIDENTS SLAM ‘DISRESPECT’ OF CULPRITS

PILES of bagged-up rubbish was dumped on popular Nottingham playing fields after travellers illegally pitched up there.

A number of bags were strewn across the playing fields in The Meadows, just off Victoria Embankment.

The waste was seen yesterday morning, leaving residents in the area angry at the “disrespect”.

Vans were seen on the playing field last week.

The travellers were spotted pitching up at around 3.30pm on April 29.

Nottingham City Council said the caravan occupants were served with notice to leave and that bailiffs would be instructed evict them if they failed to comply. The travellers have since left.

The fields are often used for cricket and football games by residents and are also popular with dog walkers and visitors to the Embankment.

Ashley Vince, 55, of The Meadows, said: “It’s really disrespectful for it to be left like that. It’s a mess and is not good to see. There’s not a lot that can be done about it though.

“Someone will have to come and clear it.”

Joel Rawton, 40, of The Meadows, said: “It’s gross. Take it with you – don’t expect others to do this.” A woman who did not wish to be named added: “It’s a right state. It’s a public park full of kids who play football so it sets a bad example for them. It can’t be hard to take it with you.” Nottingham City Council has been contacted for comment. The Post reported how caravans pitched up in the same spot on June 28 and August 11 last year. On both occasions they were served notice to leave by the city council

It’s gross. Take it with you – don’t expect others to do this

Joel Rawton