Rat outbreak in Milton Keynes estates gets £140,000 funding to tackle problem

Milton Keynes Council (MKC) is investing £140,000 to tackle issues with rats and other rodents in Fishermead, Conniburrow, Oldbrook, Netherfield and Coffee Hall.

The council is about to begin the pest control programme in the listed estates, where repeat issues with rodents have been reported.

An MKC spokesperson said residents helped the council understand the extent of the issues through a detailed investigation across the estates. Now, money will go into a clean-up operation focused on removing waste and installing baiting stations.

MKC's Emily Darlington said: “We are committed to keeping MK cleaner, greener and safer. We are tackling rats, but we need residents to do their bit as well by removing their food sources and we urge everyone not to drop litter and food waste which makes it easier for rodents to breed.”

The council is partnering with Luton Borough’s Pest Control Team to deliver the work.