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DISGUSTED locals are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.
A mum says her son has had to take eight weeks off school because of the rubbish pile
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Residents on Peach Avenue in Stafford say their lives are being ruined by their neighbour’s towering heap of debris, including old sofas, mattresses, fridges, and carpets.
Shocking photos show the mountain of rubbish left to fester, drawing rats and causing health issues for nearby children.
Parents claim the nightmare neighbour has been burning piles of waste day and night instead of disposing of it properly, releasing plumes of smoke into the street.
Despite months of complaints, residents say the council has done nothing to help.
One mum-of-two said: “My son was poorly for five months and off school for eight weeks. He has asthma and couldn’t breathe.
“But they don’t care, they just carry on doing what they want.
“There’s metal spilling out into the street, its not just confined to the garden, I’ve lost count at how any cars have had their tyres punctured.
She claims the they have “fires every day through the summer and winter”.
Residents say the council’s response has been shockingly slow, with officials blaming staff shortages and “lost paperwork.”
Meanwhile, neighbours claim they’ve been forced to live with constant fires and anti-social behaviour from the property’s occupants.
Another resident added: “There’s also antisocial behaviour and parties until late at night. We tried contacting police but they’ve said its a civil matter.
“We’re at the end of our tether. Children have to walk past it every day on the way to school.
A local business owner, Jason Glover, was mistakenly linked to the rubbish pile on social media, drawing threats and criticism.
He clarified: “The house in Stafford is nothing to do with me and it’s the person who lives there and he has a few issues.”
“He has been doing his own thing with about 10 other guys and is bringing the rubbish back and burning it.”
He claims not all the rubbish is the neighbour’s and that the property has “attracted fly-tippers” who are supposedly contributing.
Jason claimed he “wanted to set the record straight after receiving threats online.
He said: “I want to set the record straight. What he is doing is not linked to me or my company, I have five star reviews, I’m fully licenced and completely legit.”
“I have tried to help him since he was a young lad but he just does his own thing. If you even tried to speak to him about this – he would just tell you to f**k off.”
With the stench and health concerns growing, desperate residents staged a sit-down protest last week, hoping to push authorities into action.
So far, the council has stated it is pursuing legal action, but locals remain unconvinced and feel let down by the slow progress.
A spokesperson for Stafford Borough Council said: “This is an unpleasant situation for those living near it.
“Legal action is underway to resolve this matter, and we are committed to making life better for the residents of Peach Avenue.”
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said they would be unable to comment as legal action is being taken.
With legal proceedings in motion, residents are left hoping their long wait for relief may finally end.
What are your rights in this situation?
If you have tried and failed to resolve your neighbourly issue by talking to your neighbour you can approach your local council.
Your local council can step in if the dispute involves any activity that is a nuisance or could damage your health.
Homeowners do not usually need planning permission to paint their house a bright colour – but check with your local authority first.
For a range of issues, you could use a mediation service if raising the issue informally does not work, according to Gov.uk.
To complain all you need to do is contact your local council, many have a specialist team to deal with disputes of this nature.
One of the most common neighbourly issues is excessive or unreasonable noise levels.
In the event of an emergency, such as if your neighbour physically attacks you, always call 999.
As a last resort you can take legal action through the courts.
This comes as an electrician fears he’ll never be able to sell his home after his neighbour dug a 10ft hole in his garden next door.
He’s not the only one, another grandad claims he would struggle to sell his property because a bumbling neighbour ruined his garden.
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