Crawley Council Cracks Down On Fly-Tipping With Tougher Fines

Crawley Borough Council has announced a tougher stance on fly-tipping and littering after nearly 2,000 incidents were reported in the town over the past year.

A record-breaking 1,906 cases of fly-tipping were logged in the last 12 months, costing the council around £1.3 million of taxpayers’ money to clear up.

From 1 September, fines for fly-tipping have more than doubled, rising from £400 to £1,000, while those caught deliberately dropping litter will face a £150 penalty.

The council says its enforcement team is using physical and digital evidence to track offenders and take legal action, while also encouraging residents to play their part by reporting incidents.

People can provide information such as vehicle details, times, and locations via the council’s website.

Councillor Yasmin Khan, Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Community Engagement, said:

“Our teams work tirelessly to keep our streets clean, but those responsible for littering and fly-tipping make this job increasingly difficult.

"It’s not fair on law-abiding citizens to foot the bill for this criminal behaviour.

"These new penalties send a clear message: environmental crime will not be tolerated.

"We’re asking residents to take pride in their town and help us protect it.”

The council will continue patrolling known hotspots and responding quickly to reports as part of its commitment to keeping Crawley clean and safe.