I am indebted to Mr Vic Pain for his campaign to deal with fly-tipping behind the shops on Atholl Court. This issue has been reported several times recently in the Andover Advertiser.

This is a problem which Mr Pain and I have been dealing with for some time and every time we think it resolved it re-appears. I appreciate his frustration.We have many times spoken to Test Valley and Testway Housing and litter has been removed only for more to appear.

I can now report that following meetings between Test Valley and Testway, affirmative action is being taken to resolve the matter once and for all. Among plans being proposed are relocation of all bins to a secure area, closer monitoring of bin usage and fly-tipping and the introductrion of additional bins. I understand local residents will be notified of the plans and hope proper consultation will take place with them.