Following the recent public meeting at Leeds Hall, your Eye, Thorney & Newborough councillor team have been working with council officers and the police to address residents’ concerns about fly-tipping.
We want to thank everyone who attended the meeting and shared their views. The feedback has been invaluable, and we are pleased to confirm a number of positive steps are now being taken.
Key Actions Agreed:
- Stronger publicity on prosecutions and fines: The council has committed to increasing reporting on successful court cases and fixed penalty notices, ensuring that those who dump waste illegally are named and shamed.
- Review of Household Recycling Centre hours: The Task and Finish Group will review opening times, with the aim of trialling early or late opening days to make it easier for residents to access the site outside of normal working hours.
- Raising awareness about waste carriers: An information campaign will be launched to remind residents of their responsibility to check that anyone they pay to remove rubbish is properly licensed. Even if waste is handed over to someone else, residents can still be held accountable if it is disposed of illegally.
- Support for rural areas: The council has acknowledged that fly-tipping in rural communities is more than just an eyesore, it can block access to farmland and private property and leave residents facing the cost of clearing it. Options are being explored to better support farmers and rural residents who are impacted.
Moving Forward
Fly-tipping is a blight on our communities, and we know how strongly residents feel about tackling this issue. The councillor team will continue to work with the council and police to ensure these actions are followed through, and we will keep residents updated as progress is made.
Together, we can take stronger steps to protect our villages and countryside from this damaging behaviour.