Residents near Albert Park demand CCTV to stop food dumping causing rat infestation

Residents near Albert Park are demanding CCTV to combat food dumping, which they claim has caused a severe infestation of rats and nuisance birds. The car park has become a "dumping ground for food waste," leading to an unhygienic and distressing environment. A former resident reportedly moved due to the escalating rat problem. Middlesbrough Council stated that "do not feed the birds" signs are present and that they are investigating a littering complaint, emphasizing their commitment to stamping out fly-tipping.