Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 51802

Fly-tipping: Lincolnshire

Tabled: 13 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support (a) South Holland District Council and (b) South Kesteven District Council in reducing fly tipping incidents.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Local authorities have a range of enforcement powers to help them tackle fly-tipping. These include prosecution, which can lead to a significant fine or even imprisonment, and powers to seize vehicles of suspected fly-tippers. They can also issue a fixed ...
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