A council is appealing for information after waste from a bathroom was dumped on a playground.

Council officers had to clear up the mess after it was left in a popular park in Folkestone yesterday.

The pile of building waste, believed to be from a bathroom refurbishment, was fly-tipped near the play area in George Gurr Crescent.

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) officers reported it included "rather distinctive" salmon-coloured brickwork, a shower, toilet and building bags.

There was also a large amount of PVA glue, which was found seeping into the ground.

Officers believe someone might recognise the dumped rubbish and may have paid someone in good faith to remove the waste.

Anyone collecting waste must be registered with the Environment Agency and this can be checked on its website.

Cllr Stuart Peall, FHDC cabinet member for enforcement, regulatory services, waste and building control, said: "It is always sad to see fly-tipping anywhere in our district.

"This selfish act shows complete disregard to the children, families, dog walkers and animals who all enjoy using the park.

"The council will not tolerate any illegal dumping of waste and we will always seek to prosecute fly-tippers.

"This incident is not only sad for local residents, but also for the environment. I am urging anyone with information to come forward and get in touch."

If you recognise any of the waste in the photos or have any other information regarding the incident, please email environmental.services@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

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