Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 35515

Fly-tipping

Tabled: 4 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025

Question

Katie White

Labour — Leeds North West

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to reduce the amount of fly-tipping.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Local authorities have enforcement powers to help them tackle fly-tipping, including fixed penalty notices of up to £1000, and prosecution action which can lead to significant fine or even imprisonment. We encourage councils to make good use of their fly-...
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