Rushcliffe Borough Council is the table-topper regionally for the toughest action on fly-tipping

New nationwide league tables have seen Rushcliffe Borough Council top a regional list of local authorities taking the toughest action on fly-tipping.

The authority issued an average of 0.74 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) per incident, for a total of 755 FPNs in 2021/22.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) ratio was calculated for each local authority (LA) as the total number of FPNs issued divided by the total number of fly-tipping incidents and the statistics boost transparency, helping people across the country to understand how their LA deals with fly-tipping.

They also encourage councils to compare results and share best practice with one another to help crack down on fly-tippers.

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s cabinet portfolio holder for environment and safety Rob Inglis said: “This is testament to us taking tough action on fly-tippers and our priority with the environment to ensure those who choose to blight our communities are dealt with robustly wherever possible.

“Our partnership with Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE) in recent years has been effective and the figures speak for themselves with the most fixed penalty notices issued per fly-tipping incident in the East Midlands.

“Remember to always check who you employ to dispose of your waste from your home or business or you could also face a potential penalty if it is linked with a fly-tipping case.

“You can check whether a waste carrier is registered online at Environment Agency website bit.ly/3sIgmil or call 03708 506 506.”

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow added: “Fly-tipping is a cynical crime which hits communities and the environment hard. We have given councils new powers to tackle these offences and funding through bigger penalties for criminals and grants to invest in fighting fly-tipping.

“But it’s crucial that everyone can see what is working across the country – and these league tables will help local authorities to learn from the best examples.”