COMMON land in Oxenhope is being damaged by increasing numbers of off-road vehicles being driven onto it, according to an email sent to parish councillors.
Oxenhope Parish councillors received the email from a member of the public warning them about problems at Yorkshire Water-owned Delf Hill, at the top of Bodkin Lane.
The email also mentions this area has begun to attract fly-tippers, and suggests installing fencing and planting trees – while maintaining public pedestrian access – as one way of deterring inappropriate use of the site.
Councillor Peter McManus responded: “The land probably does need secure fencing so off-road vehicles can’t get onto it.”
The parish council agreed to contact the utility company to explore what measures can be put in place.
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