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POSTED By : DESTINATION NEWRY
Post Date : 24 Nov 2017 10:31 AM
Illegal Litter Dumping a Plague on Communities- Local Councillor
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Liz Kimmins has stated that the issue of illegal dumping along Watson Road and Brogie's Road needs addressed as a matter of priority.
 
"Illegal dumping plagues many areas of our district but what is happening on an ongoing basis along Watsons Road and Brogie's Road is totally unacceptable. Those engaged in these illegal acts of dumping care nothing for local residents or road users nor indeed the ratepayer who ultimately picks up the bill for removing this litter" 
 
said the local Councillor and she continued,
 

"This area is a "hot spot" for illegal dumping and our Environmental Department need to rigorously tackle the issue. Local people want it stopped and those who are engaged in these illegal acts to face prosecution. There is a need for appropriate overt and covert observation measures at "hot spot" dumping areas such as Watsons Road and Brogie's Road. I will be meeting Council Officers on site to hear their views on how they intend to support those of us who want to tackle this scourge.