Hastings fly-tippers condemned for 'totally unacceptable' behaviour

On Monday (June 29), a large amount of rubbish was dumped at the Harmers lay-by at Alexandra Park, Hastings.

A resident, who asked not to be named, said it was 'beyond infuriating that such disgusting people would do this'.

They advised Hastings Borough Council to shut the gate at park at 4.30pm in winter and 6.30pm in the summer as a 'sensible approach' to dealing with the problem.

"Ultimately this is dirty, selfish fly tippers who are at fault, but also so are HBC (Hastings Borough Council)," they said.

"They need to act to at least try and create some deterrent by shutting the gate at night and asking for police to drive by more perhaps."

Hastings Borough Council said it will review the locking of the gates.

A spokesman said: "Hastings Borough Council condemns fly tipping, this is totally unacceptable and the gate in this area being unlocked is not justification for this criminal act. The council will review both the existing signage at the site and the locking of the gate.

"We want to ensure our town remains tidy and urge residents who find fly tipped waste, or witness fly tipping, to report this to us through My Hastings."