WARRINGTON Borough Council has tackled a serious case of fly-tipping in Howley.

The council took action following a series of complaints made by residents of the afflicted area, which is off Villars Street.

In a report made to the Warrington Guardian on September 11, one resident highlighted the issues plaguing her home.

She said: "There is constant fly-tipping near my home.

"After the last incident, I had to call the fire service as someone set it alight.

"I've called the council on a 24/7 number to find out it’s closed."

She then posited the question: "What are the council getting paid for and why is council tax so expensive if they can’t clean the streets?"

Warrington Guardian: Officers from the town hall attended the scene in order to arrange a clear-up operationOfficers from the town hall attended the scene in order to arrange a clear-up operation (Image: Newsquest)

Following the concerns made to the Warrington Guardian, the council was questioned about the problems on September 11.

Responding to the Guardian's request for comment on September 22, a Warrington Borough Council spokesperson said: "This is a new incident that has not been reported to us previously.

"An officer has visited the site, inspected the waste, and called house to house to speak to residents as part of the investigation.

"Arrangements were made to remove the waste."

The spokesperson added: “We will always take action against those responsible for fly-tipping where we have evidence to do so.

"We are grateful to residents who provide information that can help to identify those responsible.

"If anyone has any information, please report it online with as much detail as possible at warrington.gov.uk/fly-tipping.

“Residents with bulky household items to dispose of can use our bulky waste collection service. To arrange a collection, visit warrington.gov.uk/bulky.”

Fly-tipping is an illegal activity and is punishable by law.

In the magistrates' court, persons convicted of fly-tipping can be fined an unlimited amount, jailed for 12 months, or sent to Crown Court for more severe penalties - in Crown Court the maximum penalty is five years in jail and/or an unlimited fine.