Tyres dumped in local nature reserve

The tyres have been dumped near fencing between the industrial estate and the nature reserve

A councillor has urged people to take better care of a Lincoln nature reserve after more than 100 tyres were found dumped there.

It is thought the tyres had been left in Greetwell Hollow for several months.

The former quarry on the outskirts of Lincoln is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) and a haven for wildlife.

City of Lincoln councillor Martin Christopher said: "People need to treat it better."

Greetwell Hollow is owned by the Church Commissioners for England and managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

While local authorities are responsible for cleaning up fly-tipping in public spaces, the landowner has to deal with any waste left on their property.

Councillor Christopher told the the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "It's a difficult issue to deal with as it's private land, and seems to be coming from a private commercial property.

"There's quite a significant amount, so it could be challenging to collect."

He said some of the tyres were stuck between the fencing with the neighbouring industrial estate and were hidden from view "so someone's been getting away with it".

"The Church... has been great cleaning up the Hollow in the past, but they shouldn't have to be," he added.

"Where's the common respectful behaviour instead of launching rubbish into there?

"I've found nappies and all sorts of offensive graffiti there."

The Church Commissioners have been approached for comment.

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