Norwich has been slammed as one of the worst places for fly-tipping in the region – with city folk saying that it is “going from bad to worse”.

Research comparing areas across the East of England, found that the city had the third highest rate of the crime, only beaten by Peterborough and Stevenage.

The study, which was carried out by skip hire firm Reliable Skip Hire, highlighted issues city folk have been noticing for years.

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich ranked third in the East of England, for its rate of fly-tipping instancesNorwich ranked third in the East of England, for its rate of fly-tipping instances (Image: Alex Catt)

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Alex Catt, Green Party councillor for Sewell Ward, said: "I'm not surprised that Norwich has been listed as having the third worst record on fly-tipping across the East of England.

"At the last bank holiday weekend, I made more than 20 reports of fly-tipping from just one walk around the Mile Cross estate.

"With virtually zero enforcement from the Labour-run council, they've been letting the problem go from bad to worse.”

Mr Catt suggested that the cost of bulky waste collection means that “those on low incomes can’t afford to get waste collected”.

Eastern Daily Press: Alex Catt, Green Party councillor for Sewell Ward, standing next to fly-tipping while on his roundsAlex Catt, Green Party councillor for Sewell Ward, standing next to fly-tipping while on his rounds (Image: Alex Catt)

He added: "We also need the council to issue fines when there is blatant evidence of fly-tipping.

"The council have finally committed to installing CCTV in fly-tipping hotspots around the city, but that has to go alongside penalties for those caught dumping rubbish."

Norwich City Council was contacted for comment.

Eastern Daily Press: The recent survey by Reliable Skip HireThe recent survey by Reliable Skip Hire (Image: Reliable Skip Hire)

Victoria Smillie, who lives in Bawburgh, is no stranger to fly-tipping having seen discarded shopping trolleys, portable BBQs and rubbish strewn across the green next to the River Yare.

The 74-year-old said: "Things are getting worse.

Eastern Daily Press: Councillor Catt said the the Labour-run council have been letting the problem go from bad to worseCouncillor Catt said the the Labour-run council have been letting the problem go from bad to worse (Image: Alex Catt)

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"As well as the littering on the green I've also found fast food wrappers all over my garden.

"The community is setting up a litter pick to try and address the issue and stop things from getting out of control.

"You'd think people would be more aware but it seems like the fly-tipping issue is growing."

Eastern Daily Press: Victoria Smillie, who lives in Bawburgh, said the fly-tipping issue is growingVictoria Smillie, who lives in Bawburgh, said the fly-tipping issue is growing (Image: Victoria Smillie)