Litter-pick in Ruscombe valley

I'd been grumbling to my partner that the field opposite the back of my house had become a litter nightmare around the big tree - children having great fun building a tree-house and all the rest - infact apart from wood and old bits of kitchen cupboards to make the tree house nearly all the rubbish was soft drink bottles and crisp packets. Anyhow ended up this afternoon collecting 3 sacks of rubbish just from that one site with my partner's granddaughter. There is still more to go but it looks loads better and no need to grumble more about the view!

Another litter spot that seems to need regular attention is the farm gateway on the right as you almost reach Humphreys End on the Bread Street road. People park there for snacks late at night - and during the day and dispose of rubbish out the window.

If excessive litter is on the streets then do report it by calling the SDC Environmental Contracts Division on 01453 754424. The Council are required to maintain the cleanliness of an area. Legislation sets out grades of cleanliness so if an area becomes dirty, there is a legal response time that it must be restored to an acceptable level of cleanliness. There is an obligation to keep highway land clear of litter and refuse so far as is practicable. All incidents of dumped rubbish should also be reported to the above number. Alternatively you can use the Report It service to notify cases of fly tipping on-line. Click the Stroud District Direct link below to go to "Report It" and select "Fly Tipping" from the drop down box.