A South Kesteven councillor has hit out at fly-tippers who have left the 'largest fly-tip' he has ever seen.

The huge pile of waste was found near Fulbeck earlier in the week, as reported by Grantham Nub News on Tuesday.

South Kesteven District Council has launched an investigation, and and is working with Lincolnshire Police, North Kesteven District Council and the Environment Agency, on the issue.

SKDC's Environmental Health Team and the Environment Agency are securing evidence during the clean-up operation to secure evidence which they hope will lead to the offender.

Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, said "This is the largest fly-tip I have ever seen.

"It is an example of appallingly antisocial behaviour and disrespect for both our environment and local residents.

"I fully support a thorough investigation and if we can bring people to book for this despicable act against our countryside I hope the legal process will support our aim to stamp this out by issuing the most severe penalty available.

"Someone may have seen something, so I ask anyone who has passed through to have a think back to see if we can prevent another episode of this sort of behaviour which is a blight on our society.

"Please be vigilant. If you see something suspicious, then report it or we could see more of the same."

People with any information on the fly-tip are asked to contact SKDC on 01476 406080 or the police on their non-emergency number, 101.

SKDC would also urge anyone using a waste carrier to check that they are legal and registered by calling the Environment Agency on 03708 506506 or visiting https://bit.ly/check-waste-carrier