A Dover town and district councillor is calling for a zero tolerance policy on fly-tipping in Folkestone Road.

Peter Wallace, ward councillor for the area, says for more than a year he has been trying to get the road cleaned up.

He said: “Once it’s clean, it’s clean for a fortnight and then when someone puts something out it starts again, it makes people think it’s acceptable.

“People who live in Folkestone Road are scared to walk down the road, it used to be marvellous but this just brings the whole road down.”

He explained that when he first raised the issue he was told that councillors had already tried and “done it all before” with no action taking place.

However over the last six months Cllr Wallace said he has been phoning and writing to members of the district council and it is much quicker to remove fly-tipping mess now.

He added: “There’s been sofas, a three-piece suite, fridges, TV stands, wheelbarrows, and kids toys.”

And it’s not just Folkestone Road, Manor Road has also fallen victim to persistent fly-tippers.

“The council needs to put out a message of zero tolerance and also encourage people to feel pride within their area.”

The latest lot of rubbish was removed on Friday last week.

Cllr Wallace explained he would like to start a scheme which gives something back to the area.

If Folkestone Road can remain clean, he hopes to work with DDC on installing planters in the area and giving it a burst of colour.

Environmental health representatives, DDC and the town council will be meeting on September 1 to discuss plans for the future.

Fly-tippers can be fined up to £50,000 in magistrates’ courts, face unlimited fines in the Crown Courts, as well as community punishment orders or prison sentences of up to five years.

Those found guilty may also have to pay legal costs and compensation.