Weston Tackles Fly-Tipping with Vehicle Seizures and Drone Surveillance Monday, May 19, 2025 fly-tipping wastecrime weston vehicleseizure drones fly-dumping environment legislation enforcement community Weston-super-Mare is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping with a bold new government initiative that allows councils to seize and destroy vehicles involved in illegal waste dumping. This crackdown forms part of the … Read More
New Measures to Tackle Fly-Tipping and Clamp Down on Waste Criminals Wednesday, April 30, 2025 fly-tipping enforcement waste regulations government surveillance vehicles penalties environment illegal dumping Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is … Read More
Man Fined £1,000 for Fly-Tipping During House Move Wednesday, December 11, 2024 fly-tipping house move council penalty waste recycling illegal amesbury investigation wiltshire An Amesbury resident has been fined £1,000 by Wiltshire Council for illegally dumping waste while relocating. Following reports of fly-tipped waste at three locations along Stockport Road, the council’s Environment … Read More
Takeaway owner fined for dumping waste in public bins Friday, October 18, 2024 somerset takeaway owner waste fine public bins fly tipping duty of care environmental protection act fine compensation council A Somerset takeaway owner has been fined for unlawfully disposing of waste in public bins. The owner of UK Kebab in Frome, Somerset, was found to be using public litter bins and other locations to dispose of business waste. … Read More
Anger as Canal Bosses Close Refuse Facility over Fly Tipping Friday, March 15, 2024 canal fly tipping boaters refuse facility closure bathampton community frustration petition council Boaters on the canals around Bath are expressing frustration and feeling unfairly penalized after the closure of a refuse facility due to persistent fly tipping issues. The decision to shut down the bins at Bathampton has … Read More
Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More