A MAN has called on a housing association to install cameras after a spate of fly-tipping plagued a garage block.
Trevor Rose waited more than 20 working days for Sovereign Network Group (SNG) to clear several hippo bags and a trolley filled with rubbish that had been dumped in front of a block of garages off Worting Road.
After what he said was the third instance of fly-tipping in the area, Trevor is calling on SNG to take action to deter would-be fly-tippers from dumping their rubbish in front of the garages.
He said: "This affects me because I see it from the kitchen window, so every time I go out there to get food or drink I notice it.
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The fly-tipping, including this trolley, was eventually cleared (Image: Trevor Rose)
"Fly-tipping usually gets added to before SNG get around to clearing it, so after a month there is usually more than double the amount.
"I’ve suggested SNG should install CCTV cameras at either end of the forecourt area, there are lamp posts there which could be a source of power. I found something on the internet about a local authority in the Midlands which installed CCTV because of anti-social behaviour. I certainly think it could help here."
SNG confirmed it cleared the rubbish once the Gazette contacted the housing association, and it is investigating the delay.
A spokesperson for SNG said: “We can confirm that the reported fly tipping was removed from the garage area this morning (Tuesday, August 5).
"We appreciate there has been a slight delay, which we’re investigating.
"We want to ensure we offer as swift a resolution as possible to reports of fly-tipping and we’d encourage customers to continue to report it straight away so that we can investigate and remove."
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