Council takes action to destroy van involved in illegal fly-tipping

Gloucester City Council has taken action against fly-tipping offenders by seizing and destroying a vehicle linked to multiple illegal dumping incidents across the city.

Council enforcement officers worked with Gloucestershire Constabulary, to track and seize the white Ford Transit van after it was identified as being involved in several fly-tipping offences.

It has now been destroyed, and its owners face further legal action for these offences.

Fly-tipping is a serious crime that affects communities and costs taxpayers thousands of pounds each year. To help tackle this issue the council is considering increasing the level of fines for fly-tipping.

At this month’s cabinet meeting it is set to look at a proposal that recommends that from January next year, anyone found committing a fly-tipping offence can be issued a fine of up to £1000.

Councillor Jeremy Hilton, Leader of Gloucester City Council, said: "This action sends a clear message: fly-tipping will not be tolerated in Gloucester and the council is committed to tackling fly-tipping and protecting the environment. We will continue to work with our partners to take robust action against those who blight our communities."

Residents are reminded that they are responsible for disposing of their waste correctly—even when paying someone to remove it and could be held liable if their waste is illegally dumped.

Residents should always:

• Check that anyone they pay to take waste away holds a valid waste carrier licence.
• Request and keep receipts for any waste removal service.

For more information on how to dispose of waste responsibly, visit Fly Tipping | Gloucester City Council