Overview

• Residents of Sterte Court in Poole have reported a persistent rat infestation, citing food discarded from windows as a major cause.
• BCP Council has deployed pest traps, provided new communal bins, and issued guidance letters to residents on proper waste disposal practices.
• United Living, responsible for a 2023 cladding replacement, is investigating potential damage to insulation and panels on the Bay View and Sea View blocks.
• Residents report seeing dead rats, bottle flies, and rodents entering through doors, raising concerns for community health and safety.
• BCP Council continues monitoring rodent activity and urges residents to maintain hygiene standards to curb the infestation.