Fed-up residents say they are tired of dealing with an ongoing fly-tipping issue that is attracting foxes, rats and flies. 

People living in Harrow’s Kenton area have begged their council to fix the problem, with rubbish piling up along their streets. 

They say an area of Kenton Park Avenue has become a fly-tipping hotspot, with people dumping bags filled with food waste. 

Residents say this has led to an infestation of flies and maggots, while they said foxes regularly drag food across the street which means there is even more mess for them to deal with. 

One, Preesha Gajparia, said: “This has been an ongoing issue, it has not been solved, but is only getting worse. The animals that the piles of rubbish attract create more mess across our street and driveways. 

“My neighbours and I are constantly picking up the rubbish that ends up in our driveways. This is unfair on us as residents and we are fed up with clearing a constant mess that is not ours.

“Rubbish has always been on our road since we moved here, it attracts loads of foxes during the night. 

“I have also seen some rats too. When we wake up there is rubbish scattered across the road. It’s becoming really bad now and something needs to be done.”

Preesha explained the situation improved after she raised the issue with ward councillor Ajay Maru, which led to more regular visits to and clear-ups at the site. 

However, she said things had regressed over the past few months and those living in the area are becoming frustrated once more. 

Neighbours have complained about the health and safety issues associated with the problem, including the fact the pile sometimes grows so large it blocks off sections of the pavement. 

They added it is unsightly and noted the bad smell the rubbish gives off, particularly in the summer months.

Harrow Green Party’s Emma Wallace has been supporting the community in their bid to resolve the matter. 

She said: “Local residents in Kenton Park Avenue should not be having to deal with this ongoing fly-tipping issue.  

“It is unacceptable that people are illegally dumping their waste here, which is only encouraging others to leave their rubbish on these weekly growing piles.  

“The council must take stronger action against the protagonists so the problem is resolved once and for all, installing CCTV and prosecuting those who are repeatedly fly-tipping in the area.  

“A long-term solution needs to be found to ensure that the local neighbourhood is a safe and pleasant area for all to live in and access.”

Harrow Council has been contacted for comment.