RESIDENTS are being told to "keep the streets tidy" as a clean-up campaign in Great Horton begins on Monday aiming to tackle environmental issues in the area.

The four-week Bradford Council campaign aims to end long-standing problems in the area, which include litter, fly tipping, dog fouling, overflowing bins and contaminated recycling bins.

Council staff will visit Great Horton every Monday morning to advise residents on how to avoid contaminating their bins and how to dispose of waste properly.

At the end of the campaign, residents who refuse to follow the advice given will face enforcement action.

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, executive member for healthy people and place, told people they must play their part in cleaning up the area where they live or face punishment.

She said: “Bradford Council does not have the cash to go round continuously cleaning up after people.

“We need residents to work with us in keeping the streets and public areas tidy. We are committed to do the best we can but unless the community is committed to helping us, then the whole exercise is futile and we will be back to square one within a few weeks.”

“Bradford Council is asking residents to recycle as much as possible following the advice of recycling staff. The problems of littering, dog fouling and fly-tipping can be tackled by putting those responsible before the courts or issuing Fixed Penalty Notices.

“If anyone sees fly-tipping taking place, please note down as many details as possible, including vehicle licence plate numbers and inform the Council.”

Fly-tipping can be reported be calling the Council 01274 431000 or online at bradford.gov.uk