A local resident was approached by a 'Man in a Van' recently, offering to cut his hedge. When the resident said no thanks, the man spotted some bagged up rubbish and offered to dispose of it for the resident for £5.

Thinking this would save the resident the bother of a trip or two to the
waste site, he readily agreed.

It was only when he was interviewed by Babergh that it became apparent the 'man in the van' dumped the rubbish along the way-side (but kept a couple of bits for himself).

The resident felt ashamed and foolish for allowing this flytipping (illegal dumping) to happen.

Apparently there have been several similar incidents in the past few months.

Babergh's advice is to say no to anyone who offers this service, or
check them out by looking them up on the Environment agency's public registers page where members of the public can search to check if a business is registered as a waste carrier. Alternatively call 08708 506506.

It would be very useful for any registration numbers taken in relation
to people offering this service to be passed to Babergh (Waste
Management) or Sally Watson, Anti-Social Behaviour Network Officer at Sudbury Police Station (01284 774303).

Thank you.

Shotley dog owners are reminded that dog barking can cause a statutory nuisance. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 the District Council can take formal action on dog owners if their dogs are left to bark for long periods.

If you want further advice or wish to make a complaint about dog barking, please phone Environmental Services on 01473 825890 or check www.babergh.gov.uk

Untidy gardens etc

If the conditions are prejudicial to health or causing a statutory nuisance (noise/smell/vermin) then please contact Babergh Environmental Health Dept jon.elsey@babergh.gov.uk .

Severe untidy/overgrown sites

Babergh advise that you contact John Winders (Principal Development Control Officer) Planning Dept on 01473 825848 or john.winders@babergh.gov.uk  as they can investigate and possibly enforce action on the owner to tidy up if they are in breach of planning laws etc