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South Wales Argus
29-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Caerphilly man fined for not helping with fly-tipping probe
Sam Brooks, 35, from Caerphilly, was fined £1,100 by Cwmbran Magistrates' Court. He was also ordered to pay £1,189.48 in council costs and a £440 surcharge. Mr Brooks was prosecuted under Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 for not cooperating with the council's inquiries after a fly-tipping incident in Henllys lanes, Cwmbran. In February 2024, a member of the public reported seeing a vehicle dumping a large quantity of building waste, including insulation and plasterboard cut-offs. The investigation identified the vehicle as being registered to Mr Brooks. However, he failed to respond to the council's inquiries to clarify the circumstances. He was issued with a legal notice under Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995, requiring him to attend an interview with council officers to assist with inquiries, which he also failed to do. As a result, he was prosecuted for failing to comply with the requirements of the Section 108 notice he had received. Mr Brooks did not attend the Cwmbran Magistrates' Court hearing last month, but the offence was proven in his absence. Councillor Mandy Owen, executive member for the environment, said: "Not complying with a Section 108 legal notice to assist an investigation is an offence and we will use our legal powers where appropriate to enable our officers to effectively execute their duties."
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man fined for failing to talk to fly-tipping probe
A man has been fined £440 after a council investigation into fly-tipping in Derbyshire. North East Derbyshire District Council said it began looking into an incident after finding rubbish on Bole Hill, near Chesterfield, in September last year. A notice was served on Leon Davis, of Central Drive in Brimington, under section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 in November, but the authority said he failed to respond, leading to prosecution. The 42-year-old failed to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court for a hearing on Monday, and as well as the fine he has been ordered to pay £1,477.96 costs and a £176 victim surcharge. Following the sentencing, district council leader Nigel Barker said: "Fly-tipping is a serious offence that harms our environment and community. "We are committed to using all available resources to prosecute offenders to help keep our district clean." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. North East Derbyshire District Council 'Fly-tipping filth is a disgrace on our streets' Hovercraft found dumped on rural road Work begins to clear 'nasty' illegal waste dump
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man fined for failing to talk to fly-tipping probe
A man has been fined £440 after a council investigation into fly-tipping in Derbyshire. North East Derbyshire District Council said it began looking into an incident after finding rubbish on Bole Hill, near Chesterfield, in September last year. A notice was served on Leon Davis, of Central Drive in Brimington, under section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 in November, but the authority said he failed to respond, leading to prosecution. The 42-year-old failed to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court for a hearing on Monday, and as well as the fine he has been ordered to pay £1,477.96 costs and a £176 victim surcharge. Following the sentencing, district council leader Nigel Barker said: "Fly-tipping is a serious offence that harms our environment and community. "We are committed to using all available resources to prosecute offenders to help keep our district clean." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. North East Derbyshire District Council 'Fly-tipping filth is a disgrace on our streets' Hovercraft found dumped on rural road Work begins to clear 'nasty' illegal waste dump
BBC News
31-03-2025
- BBC News
Derbyshire man fined for failing to respond to fly-tipping probe
A man has been fined £440 after a council investigation into fly-tipping in East Derbyshire District Council said it began looking into an incident after finding rubbish on Bole Hill, near Chesterfield, in September last year.A notice was served on Leon Davis, of Central Drive in Brimington, under section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 in November, but the authority said he failed to respond, leading to 42-year-old failed to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court for a hearing on Monday, and as well as the fine he has been ordered to pay £1,477.96 costs and a £176 victim surcharge. Following the sentencing, district council leader Nigel Barker said: "Fly-tipping is a serious offence that harms our environment and community."We are committed to using all available resources to prosecute offenders to help keep our district clean."
