THERE has been outcry from members of the public after more than 100 tyres were dumped in a secluded beauty spot in Thackley.

People expressed their anger after a large number of tyres were dumped in Ainsbury Avenue in Thackley, close to the entrance to Yorkshire Water’s Esholt plan.

Leader of the Council’s Lib Dem and Independent Group Councillor Jeanette Sunderland has made a plea following the latest tipping to people to take responsibility for their waste to tackle the “district-wide problem”.

The road is popular among dog walkers and horse riders, and has been blighted a number of times in the past by thoughtless fly tippers leaving their rubbish in the street.

Cllr Sunderland (Lib Dem and Independent, Idle & Thackley) said: “This case is in Idle but it’s a district wide problem we have, and we have a responsibility to stop it.

“If some one offers you £20 on your doorstep to taking your rubbish away, say no!

“Only deal with legitimate registered local businesses, get a certificate from them, and get details of the company and speak to the Council and Trading Standards, but don’t just abdicate your responsibility for your waste.

“The Council also needs a register of private landlords so we know what they are doing with rubbish when they clear out flats.

“It is going to take everyone in the district working together to sort this problem.

“Everyone is fed up of people ruining our environment and the millions spent clearing people’s rubbish up could be better spent on children’s services and other vital services in the district.”

A number of people called for gates to be put up in the road to try and curb the problem, and Cllr Sunderland said she has held meetings to discuss this.

“I have met with all sorts of people about gates, and have spoken to people with legitimate access who have concerns, so are looking at plans involving those people.”

Many people also voiced their outrage at the fly tipping.

One person said: “As soon as something is done about it they’ll just find somewhere else.

“We really need to start teaching kids in schools about the value of looking after your local area!

Another added: “That’s just insane! I can’t believe someone would do this to their own area!”

One person tried to put a positive spin on the mess, suggesting the tyres could be used as makeshift crash barriers for a future “soapbox race” along the street.

When asked for a statement on whether the fly tipping had been cleared away, and what Bradford Council is doing to stop fly tipping in Ainsbury Avenue, Paul Langan, spokesperson for Bradford Council, said: “Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to your request to comment about dumped tyres until tomorrow (Friday).”