Wiltshire Council fines Larkhill resident £1,000 for fly-tipping in Salisbury
CCTV footage was key to tracing the offender on Churchfields industrial estate
Wiltshire Council has issued a £1,000 fixed penalty notice (FPN) to a resident from Larkhill after CCTV footage captured them fly-tipping a large barbecue and other items on Telford Road, Churchfields industrial estate in Salisbury.
The incident occurred when the items fell out of a moving van in the middle of the road.
CCTV shows the driver briefly stopping to inspect the van and offloaded items before getting back in the vehicle and driving off without retrieving them.
Officers tracing the driver questioned him about the incident, during which he stated he had attempted to return and retrieve the items but found they were gone.
However, photographic evidence collected by officers the following morning confirmed the barbecue was still left at the site.
Because an FPN does not constitute a conviction in court, the offender cannot be named.
Council’s stance on fly-tipping
Cllr Martin Smith, Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding, condemned the act of fly-tipping and thanked the company that provided the crucial CCTV footage which led to enforcement action.
Smith said: “Fly-tipping is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Wiltshire, whether it was intentional or not. In this instance, the items were left in the middle of the road, on a busy industrial estate. This is not only illegal but created a hazard for other road users and costs taxpayers money to clear up.
“Our enforcement teams work tirelessly to investigate these offences, and our message is clear: if you fly-tip in Wiltshire, you will be caught and fined."
Disposal advice
Smith reminded residents of the importance of disposing of waste responsibly and legally, which avoids potential fines and hazards. “There are legal and responsible ways to dispose of waste. Please take the time to use them,” he added.
Wiltshire Council continues its efforts to tackle fly-tipping across the county. Residents are encouraged to report incidents using the online reporting system and visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fly-tipping to learn more.
Fly-tipping fines in Wiltshire can go up to £1,000, and offenders can face prosecution in court, where penalties include unlimited fines and potential imprisonment.