Homeowners fined for dumping rubbish in their own gardens
24.06.2022 - 19:35
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A homeowner has been fined in court for dumping 46 bin bags, a leather chair, sofa and a fridge freezer in their back garden. The Wiganer was one of the three residents found guilty of failing to clear mounds of rubbish outside their properties who have been fined more than £2,500 as Wigan Council crackdown on illegal waste issues.
In both cases – one in Ince and another in Wigan – they refused to comply with a Community Protection Notice (CPN) which required them to remove the rubbish from their rear yards. One of the cases related to two residents at the same property who failed to attend court after refusing to comply with a CPN.
The council has launched a crackdown on environmental crime with efforts being made to ensure those responsible for illegal activity face consequences.
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Councillor Paul Prescott, cabinet portfolio holder for environment, said: “We’re very appreciative of our network of proud communities and the majority who contribute to keeping their neighbourhoods clean and tidy. But there is a small minority who take the decision to flout the law, posing a risk to public health and our environment and taking up valuable resources.”
Two individuals at the property were each fined £440 and required to pay a £44 victim surcharge and £90 court costs. The second case, in Ince, required the resident to pay £1,494 within 28 days.
Coun Prescott added: “Environmental crime blights our communities and won’t be tolerated here in Wigan Borough – these recent cases show that we are serious about tackling the issue.” The crackdown on illegal activity includes a focus on fly-tipping.
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