More fly-tipping was reported in the laneway connecting Abbeylands and Ashefield. This extended into the common green area in Ashefield. This case was reported to Westmeath County Council. We encourage you to contact the Environment Department in the council directly if you spot further fly-tipping to help ensure a speedy response.
Category: Littering
Updates – tree pruning, roadsweeper, and fly-tipping
Following initial tree-pruning work by Westmeath Co. Co., which focused on lower branches only, they have told us that the branches obstructing lights will be pruned before the end of February 2018.
A request for a roadsweeper to visit the estate to clear storm-related debris on the roads was passed to the council. Please let us know if you spot it in the coming days – if not, we will follow-up.
Yet another fly-tipping incident in the laneway connecting Ashefield and Abbeylands occurred. This was reported to the council who are investigating. If you happen to spot further incidents, the fastest method to report it to the council directly:
Many thanks to Cllr. Ken Glynn for his time and effort ensuring these issues are being addressed.
Roadsweeper in Ashefield
Folks,
Westmeath Co. Co. sent their roadsweeper into the estate today and cleaned the road edges. This was most welcome because there was a significant increase in debris over the past couple of months. Many thanks to the residents who raised this issue and to Cllr. Ken Glynn for working with Westmeath Co. Co. on our behalf to ensure it paid us a visit.
More fly-tipping incidents
Unfortunately, further cases of fly-tipping have been encountered in the estate; specifically, in the laneway connecting Ashefield and Abbeylands. Westmeath Co. Co. has been contacted and the area is being monitored. If you spot anyone dumping rubbish in the area, please do call Westmeath Co. Co. to report it.
Another incident of fly-tipping in Ashefield
During one of the annual donation collection visits by committee members, the occupier of a house reported an instance of fly-tipping in the laneway connecting Ashefield and Abbeylands. The rubbish was left there sometime between Saturday and Sunday 12/13 July. The rubbish mainly contained alcohol cans and bottles. Westmeath Co. Co. was notified.
Images showing the rubbish currently located in walkway in Ashefield:
If you happen to spot any further instances, please don’t hesitate in contacting Westmeath Co. Co.