Regular fly-tipping along a road in Thamesmead has angered residents and Greenwich Council have been struggling to deal with the “blight”.

Broken down cars, old mattresses, tyres, cardboard, and all manner of waste has been tossed aside on the side of Boughton Road.

Residents have written numerous times to Greenwich Council on the website ‘Fix My Street’, with one writing: “This road is a shambles, rubbish everywhere, broken or crashed cars line the streets on both sides. This keeps being reported and it says 'fixed' but it is far from that, it’s a health hazard.”

Officers from Greenwich Council keep coming to make sure the fly-tipping is removed, but once they turn their back the rubbish starts accumulating again.

Tamara Witchlow, from Bramptons Lift Manufacturers, said: “For months and months the companies along the road have asked Greenwich to take action against the fly tipping of rubbish and dumped cars.

“It is a health hazard, the rubbish is infested with rats. The cars are dumped or illegally parked and block access points.

“Nothing seems to get done. Greenwich Council just keep saying they are aware of the ‘blight’ of the street.”

A spokesperson from Greenwich Council said: “The Council is working hard to tackle the issue of persistent fly tipping and nuisance vehicles in Boughton Road to remove this blight on the neighbourhood.

“In a recent joint operation held in partnership with Greenwich Police we made one arrest and seized five vehicles.

“Any dumped rubbish in this street is removed as quickly as possible and it is investigated for evidence to determine who is responsible.

“Greenwich officers are also monitoring the movement of vehicles in the street and aim to remove those untaxed or abandoned within 48 hours.

“The Royal Borough has a zero tolerance approach to all forms of environmental crime and those responsible can expect to get £400 on-the-spot fines whether its tonnes of builder’s rubble or a single mattress.

“We urge residents to report a fly-tipper by calling 020 8921 4661 or email envirocrime@royalgreenwich-gov.uk.”