THE borough council has addressed the issue of rats at McDonald's and KFC in the Basingstoke Leisure Park, saying it is 'working to bring the issue under control'.

As previously reported, following reports of a rat infestation in the town centre, a number of rodents were spotted outside the McDonald's and KFC restaurants at the Leisure Park.

Now, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has addressed the issue in a statement.

A spokesperson for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council said: "The council is aware of rat activity in this part of the Leisure Park and has been working with businesses and Hampshire County Council to bring the issue under control.

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"The businesses’ own pest controllers have taken measures to deal with the activity and this work is continuing.

"The council also carries out regular baiting and our grounds maintenance team has removed some of the vegetation which provides cover for the rats as well.

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"Both of these approaches have helped to reduce the rat activity in the wider area and this work will carry on.

"Moving forward, the council is coordinating a consistent approach to treatment between both businesses, Hampshire County Council and our own pest controller, to ensure our collective response to treatment is as effective as possible.

"There are numerous factors linked to the cause of the rat activity in this area and a significant part of this is litter left by some customers of these restaurants. To help tackle the problem, we would like to remind customers to dispose of their litter and food responsibly when visiting these restaurants."

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