Rhyl alleyway transformed in bid to tackle fly-tipping

Denbighshire County Council's Environmental Crime and Behaviour Change Team has been working alongside community groups and partner organisations to help transform the area located between Wellington Terrace and Bridge Street.

The council's Environmental Crime and Streetscene teams, along with Brighter Futures and Keep Wales Tidy, came together to clear fly-tipped waste and begin the regeneration.

The transformation is as part of an ongoing initiative to tackle fly-tipping and improve the environment. (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

While removing illegally dumped waste is an important first step, the project aims to create cleaner, greener and more welcoming community spaces.

Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, said: "Projects like this demonstrate the real difference that partnership working can make.

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"By bringing together local residents, community groups, Keep Wales Tidy and Council services, we're not only removing fly-tipping but creating spaces that people can enjoy and feel proud of. Encouraging residents to take ownership of their local environment is a key part of preventing environmental crime and building stronger, cleaner communities.

“We will continue to support communities through education and engagement, but where individuals choose to fly-tip, we will not hesitate to take the appropriate enforcement action."

The alleyway has been completely cleared (Image: Denbighshire County Council)

The initiative encourages positive behaviour change while improving the appearance and biodiversity of the area.

As part of the scheme, residents living in the surrounding area have received advice and information on their responsibilities in relation to the correct disposal of waste and the impacts of fly-tipping.

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence.

Denbighshire County have reminded residents that anyone identified as being responsible for illegally depositing waste will be investigated, and where sufficient evidence exists, appropriate enforcement action will be taken.

This may include the issue of Fixed Penalty Notices or prosecution where appropriate.

Over the coming weeks, work to improve the alleyway will continue with the addition of colourful planters, new planting and wildlife features.

Trail cameras will also be installed to monitor local wildlife, following reports from residents that hedgehogs regularly visit the area.

Children and young people will be given the opportunity to help create habitats for wildlife.