Litter louts are infuriating local business owners with their lazy ways.

Emma Gooding, who has owned Four Paws Dog Grooming for five years, relocated the business to an industrial park in Straits Mill, Braintree two years ago.

However, she has been left frustrated by the amount of litter being left behind by those visiting the area.

The 31-year-old said: “It gets even worse in the summer as all the kids come here.

“They leave McDonald’s packaging, empty beer cans and carrier bags of rubbish strewn everywhere.

“It’s not very nice for the people who drive to the business to see all the mess.”