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Desperate Art Installation Clears Coventry's Illegal Dump
4 Oct
Summary
- Artwork was created to highlight a severe fly-tip issue.
- Rubbish included bottles filled with urine and other waste.
- The council took action only after the art display was installed.
A resident in Coventry resorted to creating an art installation out of a local fly-tip to draw attention to the problem. Mary Courtney found the alleyway linking Broomfield Road and Kensington Road filled with waste, including numerous bottles full of urine, a pushchair, and bedding.
Courtney expressed concerns about the biohazard and the potential danger to children, especially regarding the discarded urine-filled bottles. She installed her temporary art display among the refuse after repeated reports to the council and local representatives yielded no results.
Following the installation of the artwork, the fly-tipped rubbish was promptly cleared. The council has been approached for comment on the situation and the delay in addressing the issue.
