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Thursday, 15 June 2023

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Northamptonshire Police

Council pledge to continue cracking down on residents dumping rubbish

Four residents convicted of fly-tipping offences in and around Northampton have landed whopping court bills after being dragged to court.

West Northamptonshire Council prosecuted the four under environmental protection laws after investigations traced items among dumped rubbish back to their door and they failed to pay fixed penalty notices. Magistrates handed out fines totalling nearly £3,000 for the offences plus more than £4,500 to cover the council’s legal costs.

Cabinet member David Smith pledged the council will continue clamping down on fly-tippers. He said “We will not hesitate to take action against those who think they can carelessly discard rubbish on our streets, causing a negative impact on our environment and our communities. “There is simply no excuse for fly-tipping and offenders will face the consequences of their actions.