Charles Baker, Head of Environment Services & Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Croydon Council is intensifying efforts against environmental crime, an area overseen by the Head of Environment Services & Sustainable Neighbourhoods, by bolstering 'dump busters' and CCTV.
Croydon Council is intensifying its fight against environmental crime, an area of responsibility for the Head of Environment Services & Sustainable Neighbourhoods, by bolstering its 'dump busters' initiative and expanding CCTV surveillance. This strengthened approach, discussed at a Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee meeting in March 2026, aims to tackle issues such as fly-tipping, unmanaged waste, and littering.
The council identified fly-tipping as a significant issue in March 2026, with areas including Bench Manor, Thornton Heath, West Thornton, and Norbury experiencing high reporting rates. A considerable proportion of reported incidents also relate to small-scale waste accumulations, such as household waste presented incorrectly.
Key facts
- Croydon Council is bolstering its 'dump busters' initiative and expanding CCTV surveillance to combat environmental crime. Source
- A strengthened approach to environmental crime was discussed at a Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee meeting in March 2026. Source
- Fly-tipping is a significant issue in Croydon, with high reporting rates in areas such as Bench Manor and Norbury. Source
- Many reported environmental incidents relate to small-scale waste accumulations, including incorrectly presented household waste. Source
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