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IRC Survey - FixMyStreet - Fly-tipping

The Bulletin B30-07-01 is a Presentation in preparation for further discussions with PCC. It demonstrates the issues across all Wards in Peterborough where residents report GENERAL FLY-TIPPING using the FixMyStreet App. The Bulletin also includes the reports submitted by the public for general fly-tipping in July, August and up to 15th September 2025. Any comments and ideas to help tackle fly-tipping would be most appreciated in order to provide

Feedback to the Council.

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ircdebris

August 11, 2025

B40-01-00 Pest Invasion

The IRC wrote to the CEO of PCC about the growing number of RATS appearing across Peterborough back in March 2025 and have just received a reply :

Quote - Thank you for your email concerning the rat issues within the city. I have been asked to respond on Charlotte's behalf. Over recent weeks, we have been collaborating with our Environment Health colleagues to investigate this matter further.

Under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, all landowners must keep their land free from rats and mice. However, this does not mean that every site where rats have been seen will require the deployment of bait traps, as these can pose risks to other wildlife and residents. Similarly, removing all harbourage is not always proportionate due to the significant landscape and environmental impacts. Nevertheless, some action may be necessary where evidence supports it.

For the Council to investigate matters…

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Matthew Marraner

Aug 11

I think that asking the public to provide photgraphic evidence of rats is rather unrealistic. The speed with which rats move from one place of cover to another (especially considering the amount of overgrown bushes along the pathways and roads across Peterborough) makes it pretty difficult to capture them on camera. By the time you have got your phone ready to take a picture they have already gone. On this subject the council need to take reports from the public on face value. Most people have better things to do than waste their time generating "false" reports of vermin. If a member of the public reports seeing a rat(or rats) then let's assume that this is a genuine concern. Multiple reports will build up a history of hotspot areas.

ircdebris

July 16, 2025

B80-01-01 Road Closures or Lane Closures

As we drive around the highways and roads across Peterborough, we see closures of roads for both routine work and repairs. The IRC simply ask that the council take another look at the planning and preparations to ensure that other tasks are included, such as the removal of debris, cutting of vegetation and any other reported issue.

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ircdebris

July 16, 2025

B20-01-01 Public Bin Reform

IRC can announce that the council have agreed to reform the use and types of public bins across the region. Working with Aragon Direct Services, the Council has started a pilot scheme using an App to measure the usage of public bins and build a database to enable a fair assessment of bin requirements for specific locations.

The IRC Bulletin was shared with the council, and as a result, a small working group consisting of PCC, IRC, PLW and ADS reports to the council's DEBRIS WORKSHOP every quarter to report on progress.

You might also start to notice DOG WASTE decals on most public bins. This is the first step in reforming how the council collect waste.

There are hundreds of public Bins to assess, and

it will take time, so please be patient and watch this space.