Report & chase fly-tipping
A simple resident system: photograph, report, log reference numbers, escalate when the same spot fails.
A ward hotspot log, faster clearance on chronic sites, and written answers when the service stalls.
Anyone living with mattresses, rubble and bags that keep coming back to the same corner.
Open this guide from a ward’s Take action tab to load councillor and Area Partnership contacts for that place.
Progress stays in your browser only (no account). Clear site data wipes ticks.
Step-by-step plan
Follow the phases in order. Finish one before expanding.
Build the hotspot map
Photograph, pin on a simple map, note if it is pavement, lane, park edge or private forecourt.
One clear report per site with photo. Save every reference number.
Chase and pattern
Same spot back? Re-report and mark “repeat” in your log.
Send the log to councillors and community council. Ask for a written hotspot plan, not a one-off sweep.
Kit & materials
Date-stamped photos; wide shot + close-up
Location, date, reference, outcome
Bookmarked fly-tipping / bulk form
Never enter unsafe piles or private land alone
Council & institutional help
Use Glasgow’s official reporting channel. Keep the reference number every time.
If a hotspot is reported 3+ times with no lasting fix, email services and copy ward councillors with the log.
Private land vs public land changes who must clear. Ask the council to confirm ownership if unclear.
Safety & non‑negotiables
- Do not open bags or handle sharps/chemicals
- Do not confront dumpers — note time/vehicle only if safe
- Stay off live carriageways
Common mistakes
- Reporting with no photo or vague location
- Losing reference numbers
- Clearing hazardous waste yourself
- Only shouting on social media with no case numbers
Funding that fits this action
Usually no grant needed for reporting · Area micro-grants only if you add clean-ups or cameras with partners · Tap a card to open the funder website.
Glasgow Area Partnership / Neighbourhood funds
Small local projects, events, equipment, environmental improvements
Who: Constituted community groups in the area
Size: £500 – £5,000
Deadline: Rounds through the year (check Area Partnership)
Tips: Show local support and a clear neighbourhood benefit. Apply to your local Area Partnership budget.
Common fails: No constitution, unclear budget, activity outside the area.
Area Partnership Budgets (GCC) →
Housing Association community funds
Tenant and estate-based activity
Who: Tenant groups and local partners
Size: £250 – £3,000
Deadline: Rolling or quarterly
Tips: Link to estate priorities (youth, environment, isolation). Ask your local RSL’s community team for their community grant pot.
Common fails: Activity not benefiting tenants/area.
SFHA member housing associations →
Community Council small grants
Micro projects and seed costs
Who: Local groups (varies)
Size: £50 – £500
Deadline: Meeting cycle
Tips: Attend a community council meeting and ask early.
Common fails: No local connection demonstrated.
Glasgow Community Councils (GCC) →
Downloadable templates for this action
Open in any text editor or spreadsheet. Fill in the brackets — then send or print.
- Risk assessment one-pager.txtSimple community activity risk assessmentDownload
- Council bag-collection email.txtReady-to-send cleansing collection requestDownload
- Before/after social post text.txtPost options for clean-up publicityDownload
- Councillor lighting letter.txtFormal ask for lighting / safe routesDownload