AN alleyway plagued by fly-tipping has been cleared up again.

Residents at Berrys Lane in Parr have reported numerous occasion of fly-tipping on the alleyway.

St Helens Council attended the site on Wednesday to remove waste and the local authority has pledged to take action to clamp down on the issue.

A council spokesman said: “This area has suffered from periodic fly-tipping which - when brought to our attention - is removed by our cleansing team with the latest clean-up taking place on Wednesday.

“Residents who have to endure this type of anti-social behaviour have understandably had enough, and the council totally sympathises as the removal and cleansing process takes up valuable resources at a time when service budgets are tight.

“After speaking to local residents in the area we will look to put improvements in place, such as a new lock on the alley gates, to prevent this type of crime from occurring.

"We would also call on the public to help us in our quest to tackle fly-tipping by passing on any evidence so that enforcement action can be taken against those responsible.”

To report an instance of fly-tipping contact 01744 676789 or visit sthelens.gov.uk/contactus.

Alternatively go to the council's free mobile app which can be found by searching on "St Helens Council" in your app store.