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“Industrial
scale” fly-tippers hunted
AN appeal is being made to
the public to help find fly-tippers who dumped about 50 tonnes of
waste in Kirkdale industrial estates. About 16 tonnes of
industrial rubbish was dumped in Syren Street, with similar amounts
in nearby Clyde Street and in William Moult Street in the early
hours of 17 December 2013.
CCTV images of a lorry, believed to have been involved in the
fly-tipping, have now been released.
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Anybody who has information about
this lorry or who can provide any help in identifying the
fly-tippers is asked to call:- 0151 233 3001.Your call will be treated
in confidence. Concern about the level of fly-tipping in this area is such that a
special 5; strong neighbourhood enforcement ‘hit squad’
of
Council Investigators working with partners Amey and Merseyside
Police has been set up to deal with the problem.
They will be involved in identifying the fly-tippers, taking legal
action against them and also providing a quick reaction to ensure
dumped rubbish is removed as quickly as possible. All of the rubbish
dumped in the recent incidents was removed by Amey with priority
being given to that which presented a health hazard or obstructed
business premises.
Local Councillor Joe Hanson, said:- “All types of fly-tipping; whether it is somebody just throwing away a bag of rubbish or
white van man dumping builders’ rubble; is irresponsible and
anti-social.
But what has been happening recently is of a different dimension. It
is industrial scale fly-tipping It was so bad that local traders are
being affected. One particular business was hit for a time as they
could not get into their own premises as a mountain of rubbish was
blocking the gates.
We cannot let this go on; it is hitting businesses and the local
community. With the help of the public we will trace those
responsible and take the strongest action possible. We will
prosecute them, seeking the toughest sentences and we will seize
their vehicles.
The message going out is that you are not using our City as a
dumping ground- we now have a team in place to deal with fly-tippers
in Kirkdale and we are determined to end this problem.”
Councillor Steve Munby, cabinet member for living environment and
localism, added:- “Fly-tipping is something we cannot and will
not tolerate. I would appeal to anybody who has information about
these incidents to contact us so we can ensure that those
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Energy boost for
homes
LIVERPOOL homes are to be
made more energy efficient with fuel bills being cut in a new
initiative. Under the Government’s Energy Company Obligation
(ECO) energy suppliers are legally obliged to deliver energy
efficiency measures to domestic energy users. Although the
Government is consulting on changes to the present scheme it will
still provide energy efficiency measures to low-income households
The City Council has carried out an exercise to appoint companies
approved to carry out this energy efficiency work in the City’s
homes. A framework of companies who will have the opportunity to bid
for work to install energy saving measures in various sized schemes
throughout the City is now being finalised so work can start as soon
as possible.
The preferred bidders who have been chosen, subject to final
contract, are British Gas, EoN, ScottishPower and Keepmoat
Councillor Tim Moore, the cabinet member for transport and climate
change, said:- “Using the available ECO funding is a way in
which we can improve the energy efficiency of homes in the City and
also tackle fuel poverty. I am very disappointed that the government
appears to be scaling back this initiative but we are still going
ahead with our programme as it will cut the fuel bills of those most
in need. It will lead to houses having improvements such as solid
wall insulation, loft insulation, glazing and improved boilers.
Better still, residents may qualify for a direct grant rather than a
loan which some other schemes may promote. We will use this
obligation placed on energy companies to improve homes for
residents, and help us become a greener low carbon City
By having a framework in which companies compete for work we can
ensure we get the best possible deal for the City and its residents
especially the most vulnerable.
We will also be promoting local employment, contractors and
suppliers and we will be insisting on the highest level of work with
standards for customer care backed by trading standards.”
.The work will be managed by the Healthy Homes Team who will work
closely with the Housing Service and Fuel Poverty staff.
Councillor Ann O’Byrne, cabinet member for housing, said:-
“This is a way we can ensure the houses most in need of energy
efficiency improvements will be targeted.
It also means that more of our residents will be living in warmer,
safer and more comfortable homes in line with work we are doing
throughout the City.
Fuel poverty is a real issue in the City and improving insulation
and making other improvements will see energy bills cut."
The framework will also be able to be used by social housing
providers and other Councils in the Liverpool City Region with the
support of the Viridis partnership. The Viridis partnership is a
City Region alliance of Councils and housing associations working
together to deliver cost effective housing energy efficiency
measures across the City region.
A Viridis Sustainable Housing summit is in preparation for late
spring which will bring together in one place the best of local
practice and set the ambition for future proposals.
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