{"id":486376,"date":"2025-10-09T19:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/486376\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T19:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:02:16","slug":"chopped-up-cars-fly-tipped-on-scots-street-with-bumpers-dumped-on-pavement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/486376\/","title":{"rendered":"Chopped up cars fly tipped on Scots street with bumpers dumped on pavement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A councillor captured the car parts on camera.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Screenshot-2025-10-09-at-55644-PM.png\" alt=\"Bumpers from cars have been fly tipped.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Bumpers from cars have been fly tipped.(Image: Councillor Soryia Siddique.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Chopped up cars have been dumped on the side of a street in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/glasgow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Glasgow\u2019sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow\u2019s<\/a> Govanhill with flytippers even brazenly leaving a number plate attached in full view.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">The pieces of broken vehicles appeared in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/scottish-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Bankhall StreetLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bankhall Street<\/a> yesterday much to the concern of residents and local councillor Soryia Siddique.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">The random motor parts were left next to bins and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/photography\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"images seemed to show vehicle parts stuffed into a grey metallic bin.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">images seemed to show vehicle parts stuffed into a grey metallic bin.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">The rubbish was reported to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/politics\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the southside councillorLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the southside councillor<\/a> who conducted a site visit this morning to survey the mess and contacted the council about the issue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Screenshot-2025-10-09-at-55659-PM.png\" alt=\"The car parts were dumped next to bins.\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The car parts were dumped next to bins.(Image: Councillor Soryia Siddique.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">Describing Govanhill as a \u201cvibrant area\u201d, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Councillor SiddiqueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Councillor Siddique<\/a> said: \u201cResidents in Govanhill are really fed up with continuous fly tipping. We need robust action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">\u201cIt is not just about cleaning \u2013 it is also about catching people who think this is acceptable. Residents need a clean, green area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/scottish-labour\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The Labour local politicianLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Labour local politician<\/a> added: \u201cFlytipping is not acceptable anywhere and it is definitely not acceptable in Govanhill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The areaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The area<\/a> has been plagued with recurring problems with flytipping \u2013 with lanes and back courts targeted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758265156_494_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose &#8216;exit group&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">There have been concerns expressed previously that people were travelling to the area to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/environment\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"dump wasteLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">dump waste<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"MattressesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Mattresses<\/a>, furniture and black bags full of rubbish are among the assortment of waste left to be picked up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">In December last year, a man received a \u00a33,277 civil penalty after the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) were contacted by <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Glasgow City CouncilLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow City Council<\/a> following a report of fly tipping in Kingarth Lane in the Govanhill area in July 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The councilLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The council<\/a> has recently expanded its clean up teams with the creation of 200 new posts in street cleansing and parks operations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"dailyrecord\">A <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/glasgow-city-council\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Glasgow City CouncilLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow City Council<\/a> spokesman said: \u201cWe are aware of this issue and it will be dealt with appropriately.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A councillor captured the car parts on camera.Bumpers from cars have been fly tipped.(Image: Councillor Soryia Siddique.) 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