Earlier this week, Anthony spoke in a debate on fly-tipping, stating that it is a pernicious crime, which has steadily got worse in recent years. Statistics show that in the south-west, incidents of fly-tipping have increased by 9.2% in the last two years.
It costs £1,500 to £2,000 for a council to investigate and prosecute those responsible, and but the average fine is only £170. We therefore must ensure that those who commit this crime are brought before the law and dissuaded by punitive fines.
