Keep Gateshead tidy - Fly-tipping fined
CCTV footage identified the offending van, which was seized from Lee Lamb of Abbotsford Road. The van was later destroyed, to prevent it from being used again for criminal activity.
Lamb was not an authorised waste carrier and did not carry a waste carrier licence. Lamb did not co-operate with the investigation carried out by Council Officers, a criminal offence in itself. When Lamb also failed to attend court, Gateshead Council acted decisively to ensure the case was heard in his absence.
The court imposed a total penalty of £551.15, including a £180 fine, a £72 victim surcharge, and £299.15 in legal and enforcement costs.
Gateshead Council remains committed to keeping the borough clean and safe for all residents.
Anneliese Hutchinson, Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth said:
"We want every resident to love where they live. By taking firm action against fly-tipping and illegal dumping, we are protecting our streets and public spaces.
Resident's must dispose of their waste properly. If you choose to use a privately operated waste collection service, you must ensure that the person or company is an authorised waste carrier and should ask to see the waste carrier licence.
Keeping Gateshead tidy is everyone's responsibility, and we will continue to act swiftly to maintain a clean, welcoming community."
Residents are encouraged to report any incidents of fly-tipping. Illegal dumping is a criminal offence that can result in fines, legal action, and the seizure of vehicles involved.
CCTV footage identified the offending van, which was seized from Lee Lamb of Abbotsford Road. The van was later destroyed, to prevent it from being used again for criminal activity.
Lamb was not an authorised waste carrier and did not carry a waste carrier licence. Lamb did not co-operate with the investigation carried out by Council Officers, a criminal offence in itself. When Lamb also failed to attend court, Gateshead Council acted decisively to ensure the case was heard in his absence.
The court imposed a total penalty of £551.15, including a £180 fine, a £72 victim surcharge, and £299.15 in legal and enforcement costs.
Gateshead Council remains committed to keeping the borough clean and safe for all residents.
Anneliese Hutchinson, Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth said:
"We want every resident to love where they live. By taking firm action against fly-tipping and illegal dumping, we are protecting our streets and public spaces.
Resident's must dispose of their waste properly. If you choose to use a privately operated waste collection service, you must ensure that the person or company is an authorised waste carrier and should ask to see the waste carrier licence.
Keeping Gateshead tidy is everyone's responsibility, and we will continue to act swiftly to maintain a clean, welcoming community."
Residents are encouraged to report any incidents of fly-tipping. Illegal dumping is a criminal offence that can result in fines, legal action, and the seizure of vehicles involved.
