Bedford Borough Council is unable to clear away fly-tipped rubbish which has sat festering opposite Borough Hall for over a month as it is on private land.
The rubbish, which has been described as ‘an eyesore’ and a potential health hazard, is beside Farm Foods and the nearby Bedford Free School.
Unfortunately, despite it being right on the doorstep of the Council, their hands are tied.
A Borough Council spokesperson said, “As this is private land, unfortunately the Council is not able to clear this rubbish.
“We are actively investigating this and have issued the landowner with a Fixed Penalty Notice for failing to clear it.
“We have been assured by them they have contacted a clearance company to clear the site. If this does not happen, the Council will continue to take action.”
