Coverage of new Government crackdown on fly-tipping
Today we are looking at media coverage of our new crackdown on fly-tipping.
Fly-tipping annual statistics in England
Today we are looking at media coverage of Defra’s 2020/21 fly-tipping statistics.
Latest stats show increased action by councils against 'cynical' fly-tippers
The number of fixed penalty notices issued for fly-tipping have increased by 32% since 2016, with prosecutions more than doubling over the same period.
Mail on fly-tipping prosecutions
On today's blog we're looking at a piece in the Mail on Sunday exploring the scope of fly-tipping in England, and the number of people prosecuted for the crime.
Lorry driver jailed for dumping 100 tonnes of waste at a school
Following a joint investigation between the Environment Agency and Greater Manchester Police, a lorry driver has been jailed for 12 months for dumping 100 tonnes of illegal waste at the site of the Kingfisher Special School, Oldham.
New financial penalties in government fight against waste crime and Oxford Farming Conference
Our announcement on new financial penalties for waste crime and coverage in the Yorkshire Post on the Oxford Farming Conference.
Fly-tipping, Darwin Plus and farm inspections - Thursday 12 July 2018
Coverage on fly tipping in the Times, Darwin Plus now open for its latest funding round and Dame Glenys Stacey on Farming Today.
Thursday 19 October: Food is GREAT, Haggis, Fly-tipping
Food is GREAT launches most ambitious UK food & drink campaign in China Today, Defra’s ambitious Food is GREAT campaign has launched its most ambitious programme of activity in China – one of the world’s largest and fastest growing consumer …