Probe into flytipping at West Auckland beck

AN investigation is underway after dozens of bags of rubbish were found dumped in a West Auckland waterway.
The fly-tipping was discovered early last week in a stream opposite West Auckland Memorial Community Centre.
West Auckland Parish Council chairwoman Cllr Hazel Charlton said the problem of fly-tipping in the area was persistent.
She added: “It is unfortunate that this pleasant area, in fact along all the beck verges, accumulates litter because the public seem unable to use litter facilities which are provided. Keeping the beck free of rubbish and fly-tipping is unfortunately an ongoing concern.”
Durham County Council cleared the area last Friday after discovering the rubbish during a weekly estate inspection. Neighbourhood protection manager Ian Hoult said: “We discovered a large number of bags of waste which had been illegally dumped in and along a stream.
“We visited the stream on Friday morning and cleared the rubbish.
“We also found evidence which will assist our investigation into the dumping of the waste. We would encourage anyone with rubbish to put it in their bin or take it to one of our household waste recycling centres, free of charge. You can also arrange for us to collect your bulky waste for a small fee.”
For more information about how to get rid of
unwanted waste visit durham.gov.uk/recycling.