A resident has hit out over food waste being repeatedly dumped at a city park.
, founded Friends of Richmond Park six months ago in response to her concerns about the upkeep of the beauty spot.
Leftovers, including big lumps of cooked pasta and chicken, full pizzas, large quantities of bread rolls and rotten fruit and vegetables, have been found at the park.The 49-year-old said: “It’s been going on for a long time, unfortunately, and it’s just so frustrating. It has been going on for most of the year.
“I keep missing the person who is doing it but I am presuming it’s a local person or business, but, without evidence, I cannot say who it is. The group aims to maintain the park and"keep the council on their toes and make sure they are aware of what is going on".
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