Over many months I have been actively supporting residents who live on Whitley Park Lane in Redlands.They have got very fed up with some shopkeepers on Christchurch Green failing to manage their trade waste and leaving the access road at the back of the shops (off the Lane) in a bad state.
We met with officers and shopkeepers a few weeks ago to call for action. As the access road is privately owned (and ownership is shared between various shops and businesses) the Council is not responsible for maintaining it.
However, residents would like to see the owners club together to tidy up the access road to stop mud and other detritus spiling on to their street.
I was in the area today and spoke to residents who are still facing problems. One shopkeeper has been burning pallets behind the shops which is not only anti-social but potentially unsafe. This has caused damage to one of the buildings along the access road.
I have spoken to officers today and heard they are currently considering enforcement action for litter and waste managment issues.
This is good news but it's not the end of the story. We will continue to work with residents to help keep the area clean and green.
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