Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 50407
Fly-tipping
Tabled: 6 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of local authority enforcement powers to prevent fly tipping.
Answer
Mary CreaghLocal authorities have a range of enforcement powers to tackle fly-tipping. These include fixed penalty notices of up to £1000, vehicle seizure and prosecution action which can lead to a significant fine or even imprisonment. We encourage councils to make...
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