Petition requesting the containment of
commercial waste bins on Coldharbour Lane and Hunters Grove, Hayes,
to use smaller vehicles to collect waste more frequently and add
more bollards at the location to stop illegal parking - (Agenda
Item 4)
The Cabinet Member considered a
petition submitted by residents of Hunters Grove, Hayes, raising
concerns regarding commercial waste bins, fly tipping, pest issues,
parking congestion, and street cleansing arrangements.
The lead petitioner was in attendance and addressed
the Cabinet Member, highlighting the following points:
• There were seven commercial waste bins on
each side of Hunters Grove belonging to a private landlord and used
by nearby grocery stores and restaurants.
• The bins attracted significant fly tipping,
which constituted a criminal offence.
• Residents experienced ongoing problems with
strong odours, rats, and mice entering their homes.
• Many residents were unable to use their
gardens or open doors due to concerns about pests.
• These issues had severely impacted
residents’ quality of life.
• Although a gated bin area had been
introduced, residents considered this to be
insufficient.
• Street cleansing in Hunters Grove only took
place once per week, which residents felt was
inadequate.
• Residents requested increased street
cleansing and a reduction in commercial waste bins.
• Concerns were raised regarding illegal
parking and congestion, particularly on Friday evenings and
weekends.
• Residents welcomed the installation of
bollards but requested additional double yellow lines and increased
enforcement.
• Residents rarely observed traffic wardens in
the area.
It was noted that Ward Councillors were not in
attendance. However, correspondence had been received in advance in
support of residents’ concerns and requesting a long term
solution to the waste issues. This was noted by the Cabinet
Member.
The Cabinet Member also confirmed receipt of
correspondence from a local resident raising concerns regarding
illegal parking, congestion, and rubbish.
The ASB Team Leader thanked residents for raising
the issues and acknowledged that the problems had been ongoing for
several years. It was confirmed that officers were aware that some
waste was being dumped by residents and other individuals. A plan
of action was in place to engage with leaseholders on both sides of
Hunters Grove, with further action to be taken where
necessary.
With regard to parking, the ASB Team Leader
confirmed that photographs submitted by residents had been reviewed
and referred to Parking Services, and that additional enforcement
during busy periods had been requested.
The Director of Community Safety and Enforcement
advised that the provision of detailed information from residents
would assist the Council in targeting parking enforcement at
appropriate times. It was also confirmed that the Council did not
have legal powers to enforce double yellow lines using cameras and
that enforcement must be undertaken by officers on
site.
In response to requests for a ban on commercial
waste bins or to require use of waste sacks rather than bins, the
Director advised that trade waste could not be prohibited, and
businesses were required to have appropriate waste facilities.
Officers ...
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