NORTH Ayrshire Council has pledged to take action against fly-tippers at the former steelworks near Glengarnock.

Garnock Valley councillor Donald L Reid revealed he had raised the issue with officers following complaints from the public.

The council are now considering adding remote cameras to the site to help put an end to the dumping problem.

And Cllr Reid warned the council's fly-tipping team would sort through the dumped items in order to identify the culprits.

In his latest blog, Cllr Reid said: "Dumping of commercial and household items in the former steelworks site at Lochshore – Caledonian Road and Lochend Road, Glengarnock, is becoming an all too common problem.

"We have a top class waste recycling centre nearby in Kilbirnie for household waste. Commercial undertakings need to make their own arrangements for disposal.

"From the available evidence on the ground, it is clear that much of the dumping is down to white van man types doing work and then proceeding to dump waste in lay-bys.

"NAC fly-tipping officers will go through dumped waste in an effort to identify the culprits."

The independent councillor added: "Dumping really is a blight on Lochshore where great efforts continue to attract visitors to promote tourism.

"NAC fly-tipping officers have been made aware of the level and extent of the problem at Lochshore. They will give additional attention.

"Members of the public can also assist by reporting cars, vans and lorry registration numbers if they see fly-tipping taking place or simply phone the police at the time."

He added: "Please don’t get involved with the dumpers, but simply pass on details.

"Consideration is also being given to installing remote cameras in the areas which are regularly being used for illicit dumping."

The former steelworks, now transformed into Lochshore Park, covers around 250 hectares, including Kilbirnie Loch.