Anger as deadly asbestos is dumped on Grantham housing estate

Residents in the Uplands Drive area of Grantham are angry at the slow progress being made to remove asbestos sheeting.

The sheets were fly-tipped several weeks ago.

It was dumped on the road that goes behind  Uplands Drive, New Beacon Road and Ermine Close, it’s been there for weeks now.

Resident Mr C Noon, said: “Myself and my neighbours have reported a load of dumped asbestos roof sheets to SKDC.

“This has been reported numerous times and still nothing has been done, it hasn’t even been cordoned off.

“It’s disgusting, and terrifying to know that these deadly fibres are blowing around and contaminating everything in the area.”

“This is such a serious health and safety matter, someone at SKDC has been aware of this for at least five weeks now.”

He said nothing has been done, they are purposely killing people now.

He said: “That person must be found accountable and liable for extending the danger to the public, they should be dismissed immediately.

“In many workplaces this kind of blatant breach of health and safety would result in dismissal for negligence and gross misconduct.

“This is a public right of way on land owned by SKDC, and they cannot protect the public from asbestos contamination.

“It’s an outrage.”

An SKDC Spokesman said: “SKDC is disappointed to see any fly-tipping and is in the process of clearing this site.

“There is no excuse for dumping rubbish in this manner, especially in a busy residential area.

“Our officers have visited the site to investigate potential evidence of who left these items or where the rubbish originated. Anyone with information is asked to contact the council on 01476 406080 or the police on their non-emergency number, 101.

“We have expedited a process for safe removal of the debris by a specialist third party contractor and thank the public for drawing our attention to it.

“Incidents can be reported online at southkesteven.gov.uk/flytipping or by phone to 01476 406080.

“In the meantime, we would urge everyone to check that their waste removal firm is licensed, because if your rubbish is illegally deposited you are responsible and could be fined up to £5,000.

“The public can check that they are legal and registered by calling the Environment Agency on 03708 506506 or visiting https://bit.ly/check-waste-carrier .”