Litter has been left scattered across Otterspool promenade as sunseekers flock to Liverpool's green spaces, prompting a warning from Liverpool Council that offenders could face on-the-spot fines.
Images sent to the ECHO show rubbish strewn in the car park and next to waste bins after a day out on the grass. Clare Devaney, a regular visitor, expressed frustration: “Like so many I am there with my dog every morning. The one chap who looks after all the bins does a sterling job – but there is only him for the whole prom and every day he is confronted with this. Every time there’s a bit of heat it gets worse.”
Hazardous Items Left Behind
Devaney described the various items discarded by selfish park users: “Over the past weeks I’ve seen a full garden barbeque left, a toilet, a large kitchen knife along with the usual plastics and leftover food all over the place, not just by the bins. Little bones are so hazardous to dogs, especially puppies. Hopefully we’ll get some bigger bins or more resources over summer?”
She added: “It’s shameful that this beautiful place is treated like this.”
Council Investment and Enforcement
A Liverpool Council spokesperson said: “Liverpool is home to more than 100 parks and greenspaces, enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors every day. Our cleansing teams work extremely hard to keep these spaces clean, and we have hundreds of public bins across the city which are emptied regularly. Despite this, we continue to see litter and large amounts of rubbish being left behind by a minority of irresponsible individuals.”
The spokesperson noted that in the past six months, the council has invested in 86 new jobs across street care services to maintain high standards. “But litter and excess rubbish should never be left on our streets in the first place. If a bin is full or there isn’t one nearby, people must take their waste home. Public bins are not designed for household items, nor should rubbish be left beside them. We are urging everyone to take responsibility for their own waste and to respect our shared spaces. Anyone found littering or fly‑tipping may be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice.”
The warning applies to all parks and green spaces across Liverpool, with council enforcement officers ready to issue fines to those caught flouting the rules.
