Issue details
Adoption of fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping
PDF 222 KBFly-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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/11/2019
Decision due: 29 Jan 20 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning
Lead director: Corporate Director, Place
Department: Place
Contact: Dan Jones, (Director, Public Realm) Email: dan.jones@towerhamlets.gov.uk, Richard Williams, Business Manager Operational PR Email: Richard.Williams@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
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Consultees
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Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: N/A
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: None
Decisions
- 31/01/2020 - Adoption of fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping
Agenda items
- 29/01/2020 - Cabinet Adoption of fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping 29/01/2020
Documents
- Adoption of fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping