Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 29939

Fly-tipping: Sentencing

Tabled: 7 February 2025
Answered: 17 February 2025

Question

Bradley Thomas

ConservativeBromsgrove

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of criminal sanctions for fly tipping.

Answer

Mary Creagh
We have committed to forcing fly-tippers and vandals to clean up the mess they have created. This will build on the sanctions already available which include fixed penalty notices of up to £1000, seizing of vehicles and prosecution which can lead to a sig...

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