FLYTIPPING is not typically an issue in the picturesque Elan Valley, but Dyfed Powys Police officers on patrol in the area came across a large pile of rubbish on Tuesday (March 16).

Radnorshire Police warned that the area is not a local tip, while the Elan Valley Estate have said the area remains closed despite an easing of lockdown restrictions by the Welsh Government.

Radnorshire Police tweeted: “While patrolling the Elan Valley today, came across this pile of...This is not the local tip. Please use your local recycling centre which is not the

@elan valley.”

Despite Covid-19 travel restrictions easing from ‘stay at home’ to ‘stay local’ last Friday, March 12, the Elan Valley is not back open for businesses.

They tweeted on Friday: “Elan Valley remains closed in line with today's Welsh Government announcement.

“We will update our position in line with future government reviews. Thank you for your ongoing support: together we will keep the local community and Wales safe.”