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From waste and recycling to pest control and potholes, this documentary series takes us on to the frontline of local council operations with officers working in their communities.

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Call the Council: Series 1

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Call the Council: Series 1: Episode 1

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Residents call the council after spotting raw meat hanging on a neighbour's washing line.

Series following council officers. In this episode, residents in a suburban street call the council after spotting raw meat hanging on a neighbour's washing line.

From waste and recycling to pest control and potholes, this series takes us onto the front line of local council operations with the country's heroic council officers. These dedicated public servants are protecting us from hidden dangers, making sure our cash isn't wasted and tackling those blighting our communities. 

In this episode, residents in a suburban street call the council after being greeted by the shocking sight of raw meat hanging on a neighbour's washing line, the dog warden is summoned to a stray causing havoc on the streets and officers work through the night to rid the country's roads of potentially lethal taxis.

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The series that follows the work of Tameside Council in Greater Manchester.

From waste and recycling to pest control and potholes, this documentary series takes us onto the frontline of local council operations with Tameside Council's heroic council officers.

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