"It's an ongoing problem in Stephenson Street and this area, we are overwhelmed with people dumping rubbish on us. And, he said, it's getting worse and more brazen, describing how one neighbour had confronted a fly-tipper about six months ago on camera, urging them not to dump rubbish on the road, but they had said they would and carried on regardless."
"They feel safe, the laws are so weak around it. Mr Trew, who has lived on the street for 20 years, also said local people were left in the dark by the council about whether anyone is ever prosecuted for fly-tipping in the area."
"Figures from the Government showed the number of fly-tipping incidents councils are having to deal with across England climbed by 9% in 2024/2025 to 1.26 million cases. In Ealing, more than 25,000 incidents were recorded."
A lorry illegally dumped household waste, glass, wood and rubble on Stephenson Street in Ealing, a historic filming location for Pulp's Common People music video. The driver fled at speed upon realizing they were being filmed. Government data reveals fly-tipping incidents across England climbed 9% in 2024/2025 to 1.26 million cases, with Ealing recording over 25,000 incidents. Local residents report the problem is worsening and becoming increasingly brazen, with perpetrators showing little fear of consequences. Residents attribute this to weak laws and lack of transparency from councils regarding prosecutions.
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