INVESTIGATIONS are taking place into recent reports of fly-tipping behind the Commercial Hotel in Rawtenstall.

The overgrown land to the rear of the property has become a magnet for illegal dumping in recent months.

Officers from the Rossendale environment team are monitoring the area.

High visibility patrols are set to take place on a regular basis in a bid to tackle the problem, which has affected various sites across the borough this year.

To report fly-tipping call the council’s street scene department on 01706 878660/879017.