Fly-tipping is the unauthorised dumping of waste and is a criminal offence under section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1990.
In Tower Hamlets, fly-tipping is a growing problem with a significant negative impact on local environmental quality, borough cleanliness and resident satisfaction.
Regulations introduced in 2016 granted Local Authorities the power to issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for fly-tipping offences, with discretion to set the maximum value and level of early payment discount.
This report recommends adoption of the maximum £400 FPN for fly tipping offences, and asks the mayor and cabinet to consider and agree on the level of early payment discount in line with government guidelines. This will provide a more immediate, efficient and proportionate response to tacking fly-tipping across the borough.