‘LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO CLEAN UP ESTATE’
Council ‘hit squad’ moves in for week-long blitz and tells fly-tippers: you’re top target!
FLY-TIPPERS are being targeted in a two-day operation to clean up a city estate.
Stoke-on-trent City Council is expected to fine people who dump rubbish during the Bentilee blitz.
It started yesterday and has seen road and pavement sweepers, bin lorries, litter pickers, and grass cutters head to on the estate.
Now the council is urging neighbours and businesses to do more to clean up their areas.
Cabinet member Carl Edwards said: “This is another one of our popular action days where we ‘hit’ a particular area with a team of staff from various services. Residents will spot some big vehicles in the area, including a road sweeper and a gully tanker to clear the drains.
“A bin wagon is touring the streets where residents can throw any rubbish into it. Our grounds teams will be out with their lawn mowers and strimmers to cut the grass. We would love to see local businesses help by clearing up their local area and residents join in by picking up any litter they see while out walking.
“The big message is to work together, to take pride in our city, and help us to make it look its best at all times. Our fly-tipping team will carry out enforcement action and issue fines.”
The action is targeting the Bentilee and Ubberley ward, whose councillors have welcomed the action days, which were suspended during the coronavirus pandemic.
Councillor Stephen Funnell said: “It’s fantastic to see the action days come to Bentilee and Ubberley. This is a great opportunity to not just clean up our local area but to encourage residents to help keep it looking great.”
Councillor Sheila Pitt added: “The action days will see several council teams in Bentilee and Ubberley. It would be brilliant to see lots of people get involved in helping our local area look its best.”