In the news: Basildon Council issues £1,000 fine following fly-tipping offence
Basildon Council has stepped up efforts to tackle concerns in the Vange, Stagden Cross area following a rise in unkept gardens and fly-tipped rubbish
Regular patrols, which focus on identifying and addressing community concerns such as graffiti, overgrown vegetation, and waste dumping, have been increased in response to the issue.
On 11 March 2025, during an estate inspection, a housing officer discovered evidence linking a local household to the illegal dumping of waste. When confronted with the evidence, the resident admitted responsibility for fly-tipping in this area.
As a result, the individual was issued with a fixed penalty notice of £1,000.
Councillor Aidan McGurran, Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure said: "There is no excuse for fly-tipping, and it will not be tolerated in our borough. It is not only disrespectful to the environment but also to our residents who do the right thing and take pride in the places they call home.
"I hope this sends a clear message to those who think fly-tipping is acceptable - you will be held accountable, and you will be fined.
"Thank you to our dedicated teams for their thorough investigation into this offence."
You can report dumped rubbish on our website by placing a pin on the map, highlighting the location of the issue.
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Published 17 march 2025