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Fly-tipping: Fines

Commons · Question 50041 · Tabled 2 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 13 May 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to increase penalties for repeat fly tipping offences.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 13 May 2025

We have committed to forcing fly-tippers 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 and crushing of vehicles and prosecution which can lead to a si...