Instances of fly-tipping continue to blight areas of Pembrokeshire, with the latest incident highlighted in Penally by the ward’s county councillor over the weekend.

Clr. Jon Preston said that he spent Sunday morning helping clear up ‘another fly-tipping incident’ in the village, posting photos on social media showing the mess left.

“The individual who dumped three full bags at the Holloway Court bus stop bin must be very busy - this was evident by the number of nappies, fast food packaging, beer cans, wine bottles and cement dust they left for me to dispose of responsibly,” stated Clr. Preston.

“Fly-tipping is an environmental crime. This and other evidence found has been forward to the enviro-crime investigation officer at PCC.”

In recent weeks, issues of fly-tipping occurring at Penally train station car park have also been highlighted to the local authorities, which has led to the possibility of the removal of the public waste and recycling bins altogether from the facility.

“The problems of misuse that have previously been reported regarding the bins at Penally railway station car park have continued, and it is now a matter for Pembrokeshire County Council and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to agree a solution which ultimately could involve the removal of the bins altogether,” stated Clr. Preston in a report made to the village community council recently, county councillor.

Clr. Preston emphasised that sadly, the issue of fly-tipping had increased since March of last year.

“PCC is encouraging people to come forward with information leading to successful enforcement action against individuals by offering a £100 reward; and there is a dedicated email to enable members of the public to reports incidents of fly-tipping, 24 hours a day,” he continued.

Fly-tipping in Pembrokeshire can be reported 24hrs a day at: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-and.../fly-tipping