Written questions

Fly-tipping: Sutton Coldfield

Commons · Question 27406 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of current measures to reduce fly-tipping in Royal Sutton Coldfield.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 14 Sep 2026

Local councils are responsible for keeping their public land clear of litter and refuse and they have been given enforcement powers to help them tackle fly-tipping. This Government continues to work with partners to strengthen the national response to was...