CONCERNS have been raised over whether a town is making ‘good use’ of its cameras as fly-tipping continues.

Cllr David Evans, of Shotton town council, said rubbish is still being left in the town, particular Butler Street, where he had to remove flat-screen televisions himself.

At their monthly meeting, he told members the camera should ‘act as a deterrent’ and questioned whether the person responsible was caught.

He added: “There was also an armchair there. To carry that, someone must be caught on camera. I was wondering if they were visible, whether we need to move or get another camera.

“The other big issue is the side waste problem. I can see black bags ripped and torn and inside it’s recyclable stuff in there.

“Identifying where it comes from is difficult, are we making good use of the cameras?”

Streetscene officers informed members that the cameras are now operational, despite a ‘number of teething problems at the start with recording’.

The cameras store footage for thirty days and members were reassured that all side waste is checked thoroughly.

At the meeting, members were told that streetscene officers were ‘proactive at the moment’ regarding fly-tipping incidents and in September, they attended around 33-36 incidents across the county. On one day alone (Monday, October 7) seven fixed penalties were given, set at £200, including five issued in Deeside, one in Flint and one in Holywell.

Cllr Tom Oldfield added: “I think we are seeing improvements in fly-tipping in Shotton. Streetscene seem very much on the ball, as soon as we see something it seems to be removed. I think we should thank them for that, they are doing a good job.”