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Cemetery Fly-Tipped: Mourners Outraged
22 Jan
Summary
- Fly-tippers dumped a large waste pile at St Mary's Extra Cemetery.
- A visitor discovered the rubbish while visiting her brother-in-law's grave.
- The council is clearing waste but rejects calls for CCTV cameras.
A concerning incident of fly-tipping has occurred at St Mary's Extra Cemetery in Sholing, Southampton, where a large quantity of waste was dumped, deeply upsetting visitors.
Kelly Harryman, who was visiting her brother-in-law's grave, discovered the rubbish and has appealed to Southampton City Council for the installation of cameras to deter further fly-tipping at the site. She expressed sorrow for all grieving families affected by the desecration.
Southampton City Council confirmed that their teams are actively engaged in clearing the dumped waste. However, the council has indicated that it does not plan to install CCTV cameras within the cemetery grounds, citing the sensitive nature of the location and potential privacy concerns for mourners.
Councillor John Savage acknowledged the significant impact of fly-tipping on those who visit cemeteries, describing it as a "lazy and disgusting act." While understanding the calls for CCTV, he reiterated the council's stance on not implementing it throughout the cemetery. The council encourages continued reporting of such incidents via their website.
