I've had complaints over the past few days about the derelict condition of some rear yards in our villages attracting vermin.
I find that local landlords are usually quite helpful and efficient in tackling such problems but these recent complaints relate to the back yards of empty properties in the private rented sector and tracing absent landlords often presents a significant problem for the council when trying to arrange yard clearances.
In these particular cases, because there are reports of vermin, I have contacted the environmental health section at the county council who will work together with the neighbourhood wardens to take whichever measures are required to contact the landlord and arrange for the yards to be cleared as a matter of urgency.
Prompt action is usually the key in such circumstances so if you have similar problems in your neighbourhood please let me know as soon as possible so that the necessary arrangements can be put in place without delay.
