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Aug 2020
Littering in the Pinewoods 'a continual problem'
Littering in the Pinewoods is still a problem and has increased since lockdown was eased, according to a local conservation group.
The Pinewoods Conservation Group said the relaxation of restrictions has resulted in large gatherings coming to the woods and leaving rubbish behind.
It said volunteers are often out cleaning up the litter, but added that this “should not be necessary”.
The news follows similar complaints made about large gatherings on the Stray in June.
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Empty beer cans, pizza boxes and laughing gas canisters were left overnight in what was described as the “biggest mess for six years”.
It comes as a Freedom of Information request by Clean For Britain, a campaign to reduce litter and fly tipping, found that Harrogate Borough Council handed out no fines for littering in 2018/19.
Pinewoods Conservation group called on the borough council to take the matter seriously.
A spokesperson for the group said:
A spokesperson for the borough council said:
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