A fixed notice penalty has been delivered in accordance with the S5 Control of Pollution act following the investigation of a fly tip on Hooks Cross Farm in Watton-at-Stone. An individual without a waste carriers license nor duty of care will be held to account after committing the offence under the guise of a contractor, using a grab vehicle to dump metal and ash at the farm without the landowner’s permission. In addition to receiving the fixed notice penalty, the individual was also ordered to clear the waste they had dumped.
Furthermore, a company is being held accountable for two incidents of fly-tipping in Braughing, and has received a 24-month community protection warning as well as being fined. Three additional companies were fined in connection with these incidents for not ensuring their waste was disposed of appropriately.
Councillor Tim Hoskin, Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability, said, “The council remains vigilant to fly-tipping offences in our district. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Hertfordshire Police in preserving the beautiful and characterful natural environment of East Herts, whilst also acting to encourage a safe and clean district that our residents and communities can be proud of.”
Sergeant David Miller, from the East Herts Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We’re continuing to work alongside our partners and the rural community to help reduce incidents of fly-tipping, as we understand the impact it can have on hardworking farmers and landowners.”
“Officers have been visiting farmers to pass on crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns. Regular patrols are also being carried out, utilising our off-road vehicles to cover more ground.”
“If you witness any suspicious activity in progress, please call 999 straight away, giving as much information as possible about any vehicles involved. We’d rather attend to find that everything is in order, than miss an opportunity to catch a potential criminal in the act.”
NFU County Adviser for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Emily Brown said: “We are very pleased to see some positive action on fly-tipping."
“The NFU was involved in providing information which led to this arrest and this is a great example of collaborative work between the NFU, Hertfordshire Police and East Herts District Council."
