A long-standing flytipping problem at a town centre cul-de-sac has led to the street being plagued with rats and rubbish.

Dozens of black bags of waste were recently removed by Pembrokeshire County Council from Queens Court, off Narberth’s High Street, with a warning that this must not happen again.

This welcome action followed an intervention by Narberth Urban county councillor, Marc Tierney, but concerns remain that the problem will recur.

Mr Tierney – who has pledged to continue to broker a resolution that keeps the street free from rubbish - said that residents of Queens Court have had the problem of excess waste on their street for months.

Some of this has been flytipped at land adjacent to a flat complex just off the High Street.

The bagged-up rubbish was taken away by Pembrokeshire County Council operatives.The bagged-up rubbish was taken away by Pembrokeshire County Council operatives. (Image: Marc Tierney)

A series of street meetings has taken place involving concerned residents, council officers and other interested parties to seek a resolution to the waste problem, given a rise in sightings of rats and rubbish strewn across the road and pavements.

"Queens Court is not a dumping ground"

Mr Tierney said: “The whole situation has been frustrating and I want to thank local residents who have been extremely patient whilst the issues involved are being looked into.

“I am also grateful to council operatives who, after my intervention, removed a mountain of waste last week. But this situation must not happen again. “Queens Court is not a dumping ground, everyone has a responsibility to manage their waste properly.

“I am asking local residents and businesses to remain vigilant and to report any further episodes of fly tipping to the authorities for further investigation.”