The problem of fly-tipping in England is worsening, with over one million cases reported last year. Environmental campaigner Pat Smith highlights the lack of fines and a loss of community responsibility. Kent and Medway saw a 10% increase, while Surrey reported an 8.5% decrease. London boroughs experienced both increases and decreases in fly-tipping incidents, with some areas showing significant reductions.
London boroughs among those with highest fly-tipping increase. In contrast, the three London boroughs where incidents fell most in the same time period were Hammersmith & Fulham, Newham and Bexley, with reductions of 33%, 32% and 29% respectively. https://t.co/XP1JElwTCd
Fly-tipping has increased in parts of London with three boroughs among those with the biggest rise in England, according to new government data. https://t.co/KyCW33O1lI
London boroughs among those with highest fly-tipping increase https://t.co/pouj22ldHx
The number of fly-tipping cases reported across Surrey has decreased by 8.5% over a year to just over 16,500, new government figures show. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/EsldSrCFPP
A man from Heartsease has been organising litter-picks to combat fly tipping in the area. https://t.co/2bPnrYY2Yo
Fly-tipping cases have increased by 10% across Kent and Medway to more than 27,000 last year, figures show. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/Y8rKukiSzF
Environmental campaigner Pat Smith says “there are so few fines” for fly-tipping, after new figures reveal over one million incidents in the UK last year. “What we seem to have lost is the sense of community and responsibility.” @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/LpfiyWp2Y7
More than one million cases of fly tipping were reported in England last year. Why is the problem getting worse, and what needs to be done? 📞 0344 499 1000 @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/QvmOsuAPoy
South London has a reputation but east London is definitely worse