Fly tipping plaguing people of Leigh after top five hotspots in Wigan revealed

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Action has been taken to tackle the blight of fly tipping in Glebe Street in Leigh after it was named the number one hotspot in Wigan for four years running. With a total of 97 reports between 2018 and 2022, the street has become notorious for this type of behaviour in the borough.

One councillor, who lives in the area is at the end of her tether with the issue and is collaborating with her fellow ward councillors to improve education on the matter as well as community engagement. Coun Samantha Brown has also been involved with litter picks which have gained traction with local school children.

“Fly tipping is without doubt a serious matter and one that presents a challenge for all local authorities up and down the country,” she said.

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“My fellow ward councillors and I have been working hard with the assistance of numerous bodies to tackle the issue and are of the opinion that the increase in reports is down to improved levels of interactions with residents. I would always encourage people to report fly tipping as we are determined to help keep Leigh as clean and tidy as possible.

“I have also worked closely with the council on getting a monthly litter pick in the Glebe/Gordon Street area which is becoming very popular with the local school children and residents.”

Top five fly tipping hotspots between 2018 and 2022 (following a Freedom of Information request submitted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service):

Council bosses have issued a stern reminder that fly tipping will not be tolerated in Wigan Borough. Residents are also being reassured that all efforts are being made to ensure those responsible face the