A LOCATION blighted by fly-tipping has been made tougher to access following a campaign spearheaded by a former councillor.
The area, on Network Rail land close to ASOS in Little Houghton, has been repeatedly hit by brazen tippers who have been dumping rubbish illegally at the site.
Ex-Darfield councillor Kevin Osborne praised both Network Rail and Barnsley Council’s quick actions to better protect the site.
He added: “It’s great to see real progress on the target hardening of the access point on to Network Rail’s land on Park Spring Road in Little Houghton.
“After I engaged with Network Rail last month about a sharp rise in fly‑tipping in this area, they gave me a full insight into the work they had planned, both to clear the waste and to secure the site in partnership with Barnsley Council.
“It’s brilliant to see that work now taking shape on the ground.
“These strengthened barriers will help stop vehicles accessing the land illegally and protect our community from the industrial‑scale dumping we’ve seen far too often.
“A big thank you to Network Rail and Barnsley Council for acting quickly and working together - this is exactly the kind of practical action our villages deserve.”
