A disabled woman living in Chantry was unable to get out of her flat after rubbish was dumped outside her door - an issue her family says has happened for the past six years.

Orwell Housing Association tenant Aneta Sadowska, 52, has been left in despair once again after the rubbish was dumped outside her home in Woodlark Close last week.

Ms Sadowska's daughter Wiktoria Kocur said that her mother, who doesn't speak much English, does not know what to do resolve the situation.

Wiktoria said that repeated attempts to ask Orwell Housing Association, Ipswich Borough Council and the police to resolve the situation had proved unsuccessful.

The problem has been going on for the last six years. The problem has been going on for the last six years. (Image: Wiktoria Kocur) She said: "No one really bothers. Two days ago, my mum tried to get out of her flat and she saw a huge pile of rubbish outside her door blocking her from getting out.

"We called the council and Orwell but because it was nearly five o' clock, they said no-one is going to do anything.

According to Wiktoria Kocur the fly tipping occurs on an almost daily basis. According to Wiktoria Kocur the fly-tipping occurs on an almost daily basis. (Image: Wiktoria Kocur) "She doesn't know what to do at the moment as no-one is really bothered."

The response of Orwell Housing Association has been criticised. The response of Orwell Housing Association has been criticised. (Image: Wiktoria Kocur) Wiktoria added that she was considering contacting Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and said that the problem was happening "every single week" and "almost" every day.

Ipswich Borough Council portfolio holder for housing councillor Alasdair Ross said that it was the responsibility of Orwell Housing Association. 

Ipswich Borough Council said it is up to Orwell Housing Association to resolve the issue. Ipswich Borough Council said it is up to Orwell Housing Association to resolve the issue. (Image: Wiktoria Kocur) Councillor John Cook, who is responsible for litter enforcement, added that he had phoned Orwell Housing Association who said they would "sent someone around".

The rubbish was cleared away the next day.

Simon Bennett, head of repairs and estates at Orwell Housing Association, said: “In this instance, the fly-tipping was removed the next morning as we were on site to assist with another matter.

"Local households have also been informed that a bulky waste collection has been arranged for next month for any further fly-tipping in that vicinity which was the earliest date available."