By Mollie Hinds
People living in and around Leicester have raised concerns about increasing levels of litter and fly-tipping, saying the problem is affecting streets and green spaces.
Discarded household waste, broken furniture and bags of rubbish have been reported in residential areas and near parks. Some residents say the issue has worsened in recent months.
Rachel Turner, 33, who lives in Braunstone, said: “It’s frustrating to see rubbish dumped on the streets. It makes the area look uncared for, and it’s unpleasant.”
John Thompson, 52, from Market Harborough, said: “People don’t seem worried about getting caught. Until there are proper fines and action, it’s going to keep happening. A lack of enforcement has contributed to the problem.”
Leicester City Council has previously encouraged residents to report fly-tipping incidents online and said it is working with enforcement teams to address the issue.
Community groups have also organised litter-picking events to improve their neighbourhoods.
Overall, there has been a dip in reported fly-tipping incidents, from 7,342 in 2023/24 to 6,966 in 2024/25, decreasing by 5.4 per cent.
There has been a slow fall in fly-tipping across Leicester since 2015, resulting in a 26 per cent overall cut.
