People who dump rubbish and litter on our streets and let dogs foul footpaths should be reported to the council, says Haringey's Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Cllr Nilgun Canver.
The call came mid way through the Harringay Ward Safer Neighbourhoods Team Week of Action which saw council enforcement and police officers inspecting the Ladder roads to deal with environmental crime.
To underline the seriousness of her point Cllr Canver immediately arrested a carpet that had previously been reported as loitering with intent.
Cllr Nilgun Canver said:
"It didn't take us long to find rubbish and old carpet that had been left lying around. This is just not acceptable. Our officers will investigate where rubbish comes from and are asking residents for information.
"It's really important residents help us take these rubbish dumpers to task.Please tell us of landlords or neighbours who don't respect our borough as cleaning up after them is costing us all dearly."
"If you have concerns about crime or antisocial behaviour in Harringay ward contact Harringay Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 020 8721 2677. If you don't live in Harringay ward, report your concern to your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team, you can find their details at
www.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoods or by calling the police non-emergency number 0300 123 1212. In an emergency always dial 999."