Fly-tipping in Cotswolds beauty spot sees culprit tracked down and fined
Cotswold District Council has ramped up its efforts to tackle fly-tipping in the area, handing out a £600 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) to a resident of Stratford-upon-Avon who failed to properly dispose of their household waste The fine was imposed after an investigation by the Council's Enviro-crimes Programmes Officer, who found cardboard packaging discarded on a grass verge near Mickleton, a scenic part of the district.
Evidence gathered during the probe directly linked the rubbish to the individual, leading to the issuance of the FPN in December This is the fourth £600 FPN that the Council has issued in the last six weeks, demonstrating its ongoing dedication to combating fly-tipping.
Cllr Juliet Layton, portfolio holder for regulatory services, said, "Fly-tipping is a blight on our beautiful countryside, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to it. This case serves as a clear reminder that everyone is responsible for ensuring their waste is disposed of correctly. If you fail in your Duty of Care, you will face the consequences.
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"We urge all residents to be vigilant when disposing of their waste. Be wary of door-to-door offers or informal quotes on social media. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. You are risking a large fine if your waste is fly-tipped. We encourage residents to visit our website to learn more about waste disposal and their responsibilities."
The Council continues to encourage residents to take proactive steps to ensure waste is handled responsibly, including:
Verifying the legitimacy of waste carriers by checking their registration with the Environment Agency.
Always ask to see their Waste Carriers Licence.
Avoiding suspiciously low-cost disposal offers, which may indicate illegal practices.
Always get a full receipt or waste transfer notes for the waste removal work.
Understanding that householders remain responsible for their waste until it is properly disposed.