Fall in the number of abandoned vehicles
Published Date:
27 August 2008
By Staff copy
THE streets of Amber Valley are getting cleaner after new figures revealed the number of abandoned vehicles has fallen by 88 per cent in the last four years.
Amber Valley Borough Council had to clear away 231 dumped vehicles in 2003, but last year this had fallen to just 27.
Coun Jack Brown, cabinet member for cleaner, greener and safer at the council, said: "We're determined to win the battle against unsightly abandoned cars being left on our streets.
"Abandoned vehicles are not only an eyesore, they can attract crime and have a detrimental effect on residents' perception of their neighbourhood, especially if the vehicles end up getting vandalised or burnt out."
When an abandoned vehicle is reported to the authority, it carries out checks before issuing a warning. If no owner comes forward, a notice will be put on the vehicle and if it is still there after a set time the vehicle will be removed.
To report an abandoned vehicle contact the council on 01773 841329.
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27 August 2008 2:23 PM
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