DOG fouling and fly tipping are just some of the issues concerning Dreghorn residents - according to a new area report.

For the last three months, North Ayrshire Council’s Community Wardens have been out and about in both Dreghorn and Springside, working together with residents and listening to their concerns.

A number of issues have been highlighted to the wardens during that period including dog fouling, littering, fly tipping and graffiti.

A report on their findings claims that the wardens have not only monitored the issues but removed graffiti and conducted litter picks throughout the area.

In addition, both Dreghorn and Springside Primary Schools have worked with the wardens on a safe parking initiative along with holding activities during the summer holidays.

The Wardens officially finished their work in the villages on Sunday (September 14).

A spokesperson for North Ayrshire Council said: “The Community Wardens have been covering the Dreghorn and Springside areas as part of Safe Positive Communities since June 23 and remained in the areas until September 14.

“As part of their patrols, Community Wardens have monitored dog fouling, littering and fly tipping, removed graffiti, conducted litter picks, worked closely with both Dreghorn and Springside Primary Schools on a school parking initiative and also held activities for the local children over the school holidays.

“Community Wardens and partners including Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended the Dreghorn Territorial Army open day held in June.

“The event gave local residents the opportunity to engage with services and discuss any particular issues they were experiencing in their neighbourhood.” Springside resident James Atkinson contacted the Times this week to heap praise on the work the Wardens have done in the area.

He was particularly pleased with the work they did with children in the village during the summer holiday’s.

In a letter to the Times, he wrote: “After a recent discussion with one of the wardens I’m led to believe that they might not be back in our community next year.

“The service they provide is an important part of our community and it would be sad to see it go.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local Community Wardens for their hard work and care of our children in Springside over the summer.

“The service they provided was second to none and it gave us great piece of mind knowing that our kids were safe in our community.

“I really hope that we have them back next year.”