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Residents say the site has become an “eyesore”, with piles of rubbish and tyres littered across it.(Image: Katielee Arrowsmith \/ SWNS)<\/p>\n“I’m not expecting beautiful scenery in a city – but instead I’m looking out at old tyres and piles of rubbish. It’s really having a very negative effect.”Residents say the site has become an “eyesore”, with piles of rubbish and tyres littered across it.(Image: Katielee Arrowsmith \/ SWNS)<\/p>\n
Outraged locals in a Scots town have shared their frustration at a former Rolls Royce<\/a> factory site, which has become a major fly-tipping dump – with some blatant culprits even caught on video.<\/p>\n The iconic firm moved its operations from East Kilbride<\/a>, South Lanarkshire, to Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, near Glasgow Airport, in 2015. While part of the site has been redeveloped for housing, a section at Law Place has been left abandoned.<\/p>\n Neighbours have said it has become an eyesore – with mountains of fly-tipped tyres and other rubbish<\/a> left strewn across it – and called for action.<\/p>\n Resident<\/a> Michael McClorey said: “I’ve been here for about four years, and the land has always been derelict with nothing on it.<\/p>\n “It’s been more so in the past year and a half that it’s gotten worse. Looking at it now, there’s rubbish all over the land<\/a>.<\/p>\n “I’m not expecting beautiful scenery<\/a> in a city – but instead I’m looking out at old tyres and piles of rubbish. It’s really having a very negative effect.<\/p>\n “We look out at it all the time – that’s all we can see<\/a>. It’s not nice to be looking out on. I’m not trying to sell my house – but this would definitely have an impact on selling prospects. It looks awful.”<\/p>\n Michael said there had been talks of turning the site into a new housing development<\/a> – which he says he strongly encourages – but says nothing has materialised.<\/p>\n He added: “People have contacted the council<\/a> previously – I was in contact with a councillor in 2022 to talk about what’s happening with the land. Nothing was ever put in place.<\/p>\n “Last year, we were told that an application had been put in to develop<\/a> the land into a new-build development, but we’ve not heard anything since then.<\/p>\n “I would like to see the land cleared<\/a> of rubbish – that’s the priority. I would like to see new houses there, to bring more people into the area and make it a bit nicer to look out.<\/p>\n “I really hope the council have a look at doing something<\/a> about it.”<\/p>\n The site was once a major aero-engine repair and maintenance plant until it closed a decade ago<\/a>. South Lanarkshire Council have stated the land is privately owned.<\/p>\n Another resident, who asked to remain anonymous, was able to record footage of a white pickup truck dropping off rubbish at the site<\/a>.<\/p>\n They said: “It’s an eyesore<\/a> mostly, however I wouldn’t be surprised if it has added to the number of pests and flies that make their way in to our garden.<\/p>\n “In addition, there are fires<\/a> that have been happening within the waste, likely releasing chemicals into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n “There is a tall pile of tyres – if this was the next thing to catch fire this would cause major issues<\/a> and is only meters away from our boundary fence.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n “The fire brigade<\/a> have also had to attend the scene several times. We have contacted the council, who stated it was private land so they couldn’t help.<\/p>\n “We then contacted our local MP who was more responsive in helping but so far haven’t achieved much. They are currently investigating<\/a> who owns the land.<\/p>\n “I understand that several other residents<\/a> of the estate have done the same thing.”<\/p>\n Kevin Carr, Head of Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services at South Lanarkshire Council<\/a>, said: “Fly tipping is the result of unacceptable behaviour and illegal action by a small number of people who do not dispose of their waste in a fit and proper manner.<\/p>\n “It is a blight on our communities<\/a>, and the council takes this criminal activity very seriously.<\/p>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_JS375344832.jpg\")
Michael McClorey’s home looks directly on to the site.(Image: Katielee Arrowsmith \/ SWNS)<\/p>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_JS375344999.jpg\")
No concrete plans have been made to redevelop the land since Rolls Royce moved out 10 years ago.(Image: Katielee Arrowsmith \/ SWNS)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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