Work takes place to tackle fly-tipping at Rhyl church

Denbighshire County Council’s Streetscene and Environmental Crime and Behaviour Change Team recently attended St Thomas’ Church in Rhyl to help clear fly-tipped waste and tidy the grounds, working alongside Brighter Futures and North Wales Police local PCSOs.

All teams worked together to remove the waste and improve the appearance of this important community space, which has significant cultural and historical importance to Rhyl.

The Council is committed to working with communities and partners to tackle environmental issues and help keep Denbighshire’s towns and public spaces clean, safe and welcoming.

As part of the work, residents in the area were also given advice about the impact of fly-tipping, how they can help prevent it and how to report any incidents they witness. Community engagement is an important part of the Council’s approach to tackling environmental crime, helping residents understand how they can play a role in keeping their local area clean and reporting issues when they occur.

The Council’s Environmental Crime and Behaviour Change Team would like to remind residents that fly-tipping is an offence and can have a real impact on our communities. It can spoil local areas, harm the environment, attract vermin and costs money to investigate and clear.

If you see fly-tipping or have information that could help identify those responsible, please report it to Denbighshire County Council via the Denbighshire County Council website or by contacting the Council's Customer Services team on 01824 706000. Your information could help us take action and prevent further fly-tipping in our communities.

A big thank you to everyone involved in helping to improve the grounds of St Thomas’ Church and protect this important community space.