Fly-tippers dump tree in the middle of road near Lutterworth
Fly-tippers who dumped a tree in the middle of a country road near Lutterworth have been told by the council 'we will make you pay for what you have done'.
Harborough District Council (HDC) said the criminals' actions earlier in the week caused great danger to drivers on Ullesthorpe Road between Ullesthorpe and Ashby Parva.
And although the bill for the clean-up will be picked up by the taxpayer, they warned the culprits that they will do their best to track them down and make them pay.
Cllr David Page, cabinet lead for Neighbourhood Services at HDC said: “Our teams acted quickly to make the area safe and clear the waste. Residents will pay for this clean-up through their council tax, but those responsible should be in no doubt, we intend to make them pay for what they have done.
He added: “The dumped material obstructed the highway, creating a danger to road users. Fly-tipping, obstructing the highway and creating hazardous conditions for others are serious matters and may amount to criminal offences. This was dangerous, deeply disrespectful to residents and exactly the kind of illegal behaviour we will not tolerate.
“If you saw anything suspicious, witnessed a vehicle carrying a large tree or waste in the area, or have any information, please tell us using this website form: www.harborough.gov.uk/tipoff
“Harborough will not tolerate this behaviour. Let me be really clear, we have a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping and illegal waste dumping. We will work with partner agencies and do everything possible to identify and pursue those responsible.”