https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/wastenot/Recent content in wastenot on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 15 Apr 2026 04:40:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-seaside-town-battles-fly-tipping-with-bold-new-measures/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:40:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-seaside-town-battles-fly-tipping-with-bold-new-measures/Weston-super-Mare, a popular seaside town in Somerset, is taking a firm stand against the persistent problem of fly-tipping that has troubled residents for years. In response to repeated complaints, particularly in hotspots like Locking Road, the UK government has launched a £45 million Waste Crime Action Plan aimed at stamping out illegal waste dumping. The new measures include tougher penalties for offenders, such as prosecution, points on drivers' licenses, and up to 20 hours of unpaid community service dedicated to cleaning up fly-tipped rubbish.