Written questions

Fly-tipping

Commons · Question 50407 · Tabled 6 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 14 May 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of local authority enforcement powers to prevent fly tipping.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 14 May 2025

Local authorities have a range of enforcement powers to tackle fly-tipping. These include fixed penalty notices of up to £1000, vehicle seizure and prosecution action which can lead to a significant fine or even imprisonment. We encourage councils to make...