Flintshire Council issue stark warning over fly tipping

Councillor Dale Selvester hit out at the impact fly tipping is having in the community as instances of people dumping large amounts of unwanted rubbish and furniture is becoming a common sight in and around Queensferry – especially the Sandycroft area.

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Cllr Selvester said: “I am saddened that our community is being targeted by fly tipping on a regular basis.

“It not only makes the areas untidy and attracts rats but also impacts on the environment."

Cllr Dale Selvester (Image: Cllr Dale Selvester)

Cllr Dale Selvester (Image: Cllr Dale Selvester)

He added: “Removing the fly tipping is adding additional pressure on our Streetscene department and their budget. I believe we now need to implement resources, such as CCTV cameras, to identify the people responsible.

“These measures will act as a deterrent and become vital evidence when enforcement action is taken.”

Ruth Davies (Image: Ruth Davies)

Flintshire County Council’s Streetscene department attend every incident of fly tipping and the recent rise is certainly becoming a cause for concern as a council spokesperson said: “Streetscene Services attend all incidents of reported fly-tipping and attempt to clear the material within 24 hours of receiving the report.

“The Council is continuously working to promote the responsible disposal of waste and every incident is investigated and, where possible, enforcement action is taken against those who offend.

Cllr Dale Selvester (Image: Cllr Dale Selvester)

“Fly tipping is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and, if evidence can be obtained linking the waste with an individual or property, the offenders will either be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) or prosecuted depending on the scale of the offence.”