Edinburgh Council confirms to local MP that one of the worst fly-tipping sites in the city will be cleared
Following a petition signed by 282 residents, City of Edinburgh Council has told a local MP that one of the worst fly-tipping sites in the city will be cleared next month.
Last Thursday a petition was launched by Chris Murray MP calling for a prominent fly-tipping hotspot in Craigmillar to be cleared, secured, and begin to benefit the community.
Since the launch of the petition last Thursday, over 280 people have added their name to calls for the site to be cleared.
Just under a week since launching his petition, the council confirmed to Mr Murray that plans were now underway to clear the site, aiming to see it cleared by the end of March.
Mr Murray said: “I am beyond delighted that the voices of hundreds of residents have been heard and the council are taking this action. This is a loud and clear message that Craigmillar will not accept fly-tipping on this scale to be a norm.
“The site has angered the community for years, it’s a public health risk, an eye sore, and a site of great potential wasted. The announcement marks what I hope is the start of a positive future for the site.”
Whilst this is positive news, many are calling for the owners to take responsibility and contribute to the clearance.
Mr Murray added: “It is fundamental the owners of the site take responsibility for the condition it is now in and cover the costs. I will be keeping my petition open and continue my calls to meet with the landowner.
“I want to work alongside the owners, with the help of the community, to see the land benefit the community. This work can only begin when owner is held accountable and accepts responsibility.”
Mr Murray will be sharing further information with local residents once more details emerge.