Officers from Boston Borough Council’s Environmental Crime Team joined forces with Boston Police earlier this week in a joint operation on Redstone Industrial Estate, following a string of complaints about parking congestion and vehicle obstructions in the area.
The operation was launched in response to concerns raised by local businesses and members of the public about untaxed and abandoned vehicles cluttering the estate’s roads and footpaths. Throughout the day, enforcement teams carried out checks across the site, identifying multiple vehicles in breach of road and environmental regulations.
As a result of the operation, three vehicles were seized by Boston Police for being on the highway or footpath while untaxed or declared SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification), meaning they were not legally allowed to be used or kept on a public road. In addition, Boston Borough Council’s Environmental Crime Team served notice on five other vehicles deemed to be in an unroadworthy condition. Owners now have seven days to remove these vehicles or face potential seizure.
Councillor Callum Butler, Portfolio for Environmental Services, said: “I’m really pleased to see the hard work our Enviro Crime team have been doing out and about in the borough with Boston Police. As a council, we are committed to tackling abandoned or unroadworthy vehicles to keep our roads and streets clean, safe and accessible for all our residents.
“The most recent operation which took place earlier this week in Redstone industrial Estate was kickstarted by the number of complaints we received from residents about the amount of congestion and parking issues around the estate. I’d like to thank all those who contacted the team and notified us about the issue and if any similar situations occur in the borough, please contact the team via email at Environmental.Crime@boston.gov.uk or via phone on 01205 314200.”
Boston Police also reiterated their support for the crackdown, stating that unroadworthy or abandoned vehicles are not only a nuisance but also a safety hazard. They thanked the local community for bringing the issue to their attention and confirmed that similar operations may take place in the near future.
Residents and businesses concerned about untaxed or abandoned vehicles can report them directly to Boston Borough Council via their online portal.
