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<p>In 2016/17 there were 1,571 prosecutions by local authorities for fly-tipping offences.
Ninety-eight per cent of those prosecutions resulted in a conviction. The 2017/18
figures are due to be published on GOV.UK in the autumn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This
Government is committed to tackling fly-tipping. We work closely with local authorities
and the Local Government Association through the National Fly-tipping Prevention Group
(NFTPG). It is the responsibility of local authorities to use the full range of enforcement
powers available to them to tackle fly-tipping and we encourage them to do so. The
NFTPG has published guidance which sets out clearly the powers available to local
authorities when tackling fly-tipping. We have strengthened these powers in recent
years by introducing fixed penalty notices for small scale fly-tipping and enhancing
the ability of local authorities to search and seize vehicles of suspected fly-tippers.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Earlier this year we consulted on proposals to introduce a
new fixed penalty for householders who pass their waste to a fly-tipper. Subject to
Parliamentary approval, we will seek to implement the changes later this year. We
will also provide updated guidance for householders about how to ensure their waste
is disposed of correctly. As two thirds of fly-tipping contains household waste, these
additional measures will give local authorities another tool to tackle fly-tipping.
Our strategic approach to waste crime will include further measures to tackle fly-tipping
and will be published later this year as part of the Resources and Waste Strategy.</p><p>
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