ONE of Warrington’s MPs has welcomed steps being taken to address what he says is his constituents’ biggest bugbear.

Andy Carter says the issue raised with him the most by residents is that of fly-tipping in the borough and ways to clamp down on offenders.

The Warrington South MP says that the town is benefitting from more money from central government to catch perpetrators.

But he says a new tip is needed to prevent residents from potentially falling victim to fly-tippers running rogue clearance operations.

He said: “One of the most frequent issues raised with me by constituents is the massive increase in fly-tipping.

“The data supports this, as in 2013, 378 cases were reported in Warrington compared to 1,419 in 2021.

“The problem is not just evident on country lanes and farmland, as we are seeing rubbish dumped in alleyways and on streets right across the town.

“I am very pleased the Government is taking steps to end the need for householders to pay to dump small-scale DIY waste, including plasterboards and bricks, at a local tip, making it simpler and more convenient for people to do the right thing.

“At the same time, we need to make sure local tips are available across the area, and that they are customer-friendly, including being open when people need them.

“Disappointingly, Warrington Borough Council is still to confirm future plans for a new household recycling centre in the Local Plan.

“Warrington is however benefiting from additional Government funding, paying for measures such as CCTV cameras to help them catch these rogue opportunists.”

The MP added that anyone who witnesses fly-tipping should report it via warrington.gov.uk/fly-tipping