The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
A 60-year-old man from Sutton Bridge is the first to be prosecuted for fly-tipping in South Holland in two-years following a public tip off.
Martin Salter of Wright’s Lane is £3,038 out of pocket after dumping seven used vehicle tyres in Centenary Way on November 25, 2021.
South Holland District Council carried out the prosecution after the fly-tipping was spotted by a member of the public who provided the number plate details of the offender’s vehicle and photographic evidence of the fly-tip itself, which were used to track down the individual and during the court prosecution.
Boston Magistrates Court fined him £2,710 and ordered him to pay costs of £404 and a victim surcharge of £190.
South Holland District Council had come in for criticism after making no prosecutions for fly-tipping in the past two financial years, but the authority says it’s currently investigating a number of other cases of fly-tipping in the District where there is potential for prosecution based on evidence provided.
Councillor Gary Taylor, portfolio holder for communities and facilities, said: “I am pleased that we have been able to achieve this successful prosecution, and hope that it sends a strong message that we as a council, and our residents, will not put up with fly-tipping in our towns, villages and countryside.
“I would like to thank the residents who reported the incident, and our enforcement team, for their hard work to investigate and bring action against this individual. Quick and detailed reporting of fly-tips provides us with the best possible chance of being able to find the culprits and take action, and I hope we will have more news soon about further results against those responsible.”
