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

Fly-tipping

Tabled: 4 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025

Question

Katie White

LabourLeeds 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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