Hounslow Council's fly-tipping enforcement policy
Hounslow Council is reviewing its fly-tipping enforcement policy, focusing on Fixed Penalty Notices and easier waste disposal for residents.
Hounslow Council reviewed its fly-tipping enforcement policy in September 2026, focusing on making waste disposal easier for residents and targeting large-scale offenders. During a Borough Council meeting, councillors debated a motion to review the policy, which argued that £1,000 Fixed Penalty Notices were heavy-handed.
An amendment, proposed by Councillor Amy Croft, was accepted by the council. This amendment reframed the motion by highlighting the council's existing efforts and data suggesting a reduction in fly-tipping. The debate centred on the effectiveness of the current £1,000 FPNs and the overall approach to tackling fly-tipping.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council reviewed its fly-tipping enforcement approach in September 2026. Source
- A motion proposed by Councillor Jack Emsley called for a review of the policy. Source
- The motion argued that £1,000 Fixed Penalty Notices were heavy-handed and ineffective. Source
- An amendment proposed by Councillor Amy Croft was accepted by the council. Source
- The amendment highlighted existing council efforts and data suggesting a reduction in fly-tipping. Source
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