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Council clear-ups cut number of dumped cars

14th August 2008

The number of cars being dumped across the UK has been slashed by 72 per cent, new statistics have revealed.

Figures released by the Local Government Association show that the average number of dumped cars being collected by UK councils has fallen from 800 in 2003 to just 225 in 2007.

The council areas which saw the largest reductions include Maidstone, south Buckinghamshire and Blaby.

Councillor Paul Bettison, chairman of the environment board at the Local Government Association, said: "A triple whammy of cracking down on would be dumpers, quicker clearing up by councils and soaring metal prices are helping to win the battle against unsightly old bangers being left on our streets."

Dumped cars can cause a number of problems apart from being unsightly, such as blocking roads and causing accidents, which can affect drivers' car insurance claims.

In other news, car parts company Protyre has advised drivers to check their tyres for pressure and wear before heading off on their summer holidays. ADNFCR-1602-ID-18732477-ADNFCR