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 Creagh
Local 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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